40 Cloves Of Garlic Chicken With Touch Of Heat

Name: 40 Cloves Of Garlic Chicken With Touch Of Heat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken (Whole legs or chicken breast with bone); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 shallot, minced; cayenne pepper; 40 garlic cloves (3 bulbs or heads of garlic); 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio); 3 tablespoons cognac, divided (Hennessy or Jacques Cardin); 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided (Crush for added flavor); 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs chicken (Whole legs or chicken breast with bone)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 shallot, minced
cayenne pepper
40 garlic cloves (3 bulbs or heads of garlic)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio)
3 tablespoons cognac, divided (Hennessy or Jacques Cardin)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided (Crush for added flavor)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper

1
Boil 4 Cups of Water.
2
Separate All Garlic Cloves and add them to Boiling Water for 1 minute.
3
Remove Skin from Garlic Cloves.
4
Combine Minced Shallot, dash of Cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Thyme.
5
Rub the seasoning of Shallot, cayenne and Thyme in between chicken skin.
6
Heat on medium-high in a large Dutch Oven Pot the Olive Oil and Butter.
7
Braise the Chicken (make sure your chicken is washed and patted dry).
8
Braise the Chicken in batches for 5 minutes or until Golden Brown.
9
Remove chicken to rest aside in a dish.
10
Add the 40 Cloves of Garlic to the pot.
11
Sauteed Garlic in residual oils in the pot until Golden Brown.
12
Add 2 Tablespoons of Cognac and All of the Wine.
13
Bring to a boil then add back all of your chicken.
14
Bring down the heat to the lowest you can.
15
Sprinkle the rest of the Thyme Leaves.
16
And cover to simmer on the lowest flame for 30 Minutes until cooked.
17
In a bowl take Flour, heavy cream and 1 Cup of the Gravy and whisk.
18
Whisk until smooth and add in 1 Tablespoon of Cognac.
19
Add to the pot and combine well and bring to boil for 2 minutes
20
Taste Test the Gravy, add desired Salt and Pepper.
21
You can add the chicken back to the pot or spoon gravy over chicken.
22
Serve Hot.

1921

kcal

Calories

Fat

338

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 -4 lbs chicken (Whole legs or chicken breast with bone), 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, 40 Cloves Of Garlic Chicken With Touch Of Heat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!