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: 2 plump fryers, quartered or 8 chicken legs; 4 ribs celery, thinly sliced; 2/3 c. olive oil; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 tsp. tarragon; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; dash of nutmeg; 40 whole cloves garlic, peeled *; flour and water

Servings: persons

2 plump fryers, quartered or 8 chicken legs
4 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2/3 c. olive oil
6 sprigs parsley
1 tsp. tarragon
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
dash of nutmeg
40 whole cloves garlic, peeled *
flour and water

1
Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry.
2
Put the oil into a heavy casserole with celery, parsley and tarragon.
3
Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and nutmeg.
4
Turn chicken several times so all surfaces are coated with oil.
5
Toss in the 40 peeled garlic cloves; sprinkle with remaining salt and put lid on casserole.
6
Make a heavy, thick flour and water paste and with your hands, press it all around the rim where the lid and casserole meet, making an even, tight seal.
7
Cover the lid and the circle of paste with a layer of foil.
8
Bake in preheated 375u00b0 oven for 1 1/2 hours.
9
Do not remove lid or foil during baking period. At serving time, remove foil and flour seal.
10
Serve the chicken with hot toast or thin slices of pumpernickel and spread the soft, buttery garlic cloves on top.

1945

kcal

Calories

Fat

333

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 plump fryers, quartered or 8 chicken legs, 4 ribs celery, thinly sliced, 2/3 c. olive oil, 6 sprigs parsley, 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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