Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic Recipe

Name: Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-lb) chicken; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 scant cup olive oil; 2 fresh parsley sprigs; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 1 fresh sage sprig; 1 bay leaf (not California); 1 celery rib; 40 garlic cloves, peeled (from 3 to 4 heads of garlic); Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices; Special equipment: kitchen string

Servings: persons

1 (4-lb) chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 scant cup olive oil
2 fresh parsley sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 fresh sage sprig
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 celery rib
40 garlic cloves, peeled (from 3 to 4 heads of garlic)
Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices
Special equipment: kitchen string

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
3
Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
4
Tie legs together with kitchen string and fold wings under chicken.
5
Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart wide heavy ovenproof pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, turning it carefully, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer chicken to a plate.
7
Tie herbs and celery together with string to make a bouquet garni and add to pot along with garlic cloves.
8
Put chicken, breast side up, on top of cloves and bake, covered tightly, in middle of oven, basting twice, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into fleshy part of a thigh (avoid bone) registers 170F, 30 to 40 minutes.
9
Transfer chicken to a cutting board, reserving pan juices, and let stand 10 minutes.
10
Cut chicken into serving pieces and spread roasted garlic on toasts.
11
Serve chicken drizzled with some of reserved pan juices.

1832

kcal

Calories

Fat

345

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4-lb) chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 scant cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic 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.

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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