20 Cloves Of Garlic Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Cut 12 garlic cloves in half. Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wings under chicken. With a sharp paring knife, cut 24 small slits in breasts, drumsticks and thighs. Insert each with a halved garlic. Place the lemon wedges, thyme and remaining whole garlic cloves in chicken cavity. Tie drumsticks together.

2. 2

   Transfer chicken to a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Roast, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reaches 180u00b0. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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