Chicken With 40 Garlic Cloves Recipe

Name: Chicken With 40 Garlic Cloves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chickens, cut into 8 serving pieces (I use a combination of pre-packaged bone-in thighs, and half fryer cut-up); salt, and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 40 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 2 lemons, zest of; 1/4 cup white wine; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a wide Dutch oven (I used a cast-iron skillet for later transfer to oven) over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Working in batches, brown the chicken, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the chicken, rosemary, thyme and lemon zest and stir to combine. Cover the pan, transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Baste the chicken with the accumulated juices. Continue roasting, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes more.
4
Transfer the chicken to a platter; leave the garlic in the pan. Cover the chicken loosely with aluminum foil.
5
Set the pan over medium heat and mash the garlic with the back of the spoon. Add the wine and cook for 3 minutes. Add the stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the sauce to a sauceboat. Serve the chicken immediately and pass the sauce alongside.
6
(I made this a healthier version last night by adding the wine at the same time as the stock and just serving the dish with the whole garlic--minus the sauce and the butter at the end). It looked beautiful and was delicious.

1845

kcal

Calories

Fat

337

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.

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 whole chickens, cut into 8 serving pieces (I use a combination of pre-packaged bone-in thighs, and half fryer cut-up), salt, and freshly ground pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 40 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Chicken With 40 Garlic Cloves 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.

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Chicken With 40 Garlic Cloves

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