40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: 40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs and thighs, skinned and separated; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped; 4 sticks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes; 1 tsp. dried tarragon; 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 dash nutmeg; 40 cloves garlic, separated, but not peeled

Servings: persons

8 chicken legs and thighs, skinned and separated
2 tbsp. oil
1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped
4 sticks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 dash nutmeg
40 cloves garlic, separated, but not peeled

1
Brush the chicken pieces on all sides with the oil.
2
In a large casserole or heavy Dutch oven (5-6 quarts), combine the onion, celery, parsley, and tarragon.
3
Lay the chicken pieces over the vegetables and herbs, and pour the vermouth over the chicken.
4
Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
5
Distribute the unpeeled garlic cloves throughout the casserole, tucking them under the chicken pieces.
6
Cover the casserole tightly (you might fit a piece of foil around the top under the lid).
7
Bake the chicken in a preheated 325F oven for 1-1/2 hours.
8
Do not uncover this caserole until after this time has elapsed.
9
Serve the chicken with the garlic, advising the diners to squeeze the flesh from its paper coat.
10
The garlic is especially tasty when eaten on crusty bread.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken legs and thighs, skinned and separated, 2 tbsp. oil, 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped, 4 sticks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, 40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken

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