Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic Recipe

Name: Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil; 8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (or use 16 drumsticks or 16 thighs); 4 ribs celery, cut in long strips; 2 medium-size onions, chopped and Sauteed; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Grated nutmeg; 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled

Servings: persons

1/3 cup oil
8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (or use 16 drumsticks or 16 thighs)
4 ribs celery, cut in long strips
2 medium-size onions, chopped and Sauteed
6 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated nutmeg
40 cloves garlic, unpeeled

1
Brush chicken pieces with oil, saute until brown.
2
Cover the bottom of a heavy 6-quart casserole with a mixture of the celery and sauteed onion, add the parsley and tarragon.
3
Pour the vermouth over them, sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and a dash or two of nutmeg, Lay the chicken pieces on top.
4
Sprinkle the garlic cloves around and between the chicken pieces.
5
Cover the top of the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and then lid (this creates an airtight seal so the steam does not escape).
6
Bake in a 375 preheated degrees oven for 11/2 hours, without removing the cover.
7
Serve the chicken, pan juices, and whole garlic cloves with slices of heated French bread or hot toast.
8
The garlic should be squeezed from the root end of its papery husk onto the bread or toast, spread like butter, and eaten with the chicken.

590

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Carbs

Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup oil, 8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (or use 16 drumsticks or 16 thighs), 4 ribs celery, cut in long strips, 2 medium-size onions, chopped and Sauteed, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Forty 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 Forty Cloves of Garlic

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