Forty Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Forty Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 c. olive oil; 8 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs attached, about 4 lb.); 4 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch strips; 2 c. chopped onions; 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled (2 to 3 heads); 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp. dried tarragon, chervil or basil or 1 Tbsp. fresh; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or mace; 1/3 c. cognac or 1/2 c. dry vermouth; 16 slices French bread, toasted

Servings: persons

2/3 c. olive oil
8 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs attached, about 4 lb.)
4 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch strips
2 c. chopped onions
40 cloves garlic, unpeeled (2 to 3 heads)
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried tarragon, chervil or basil or 1 Tbsp. fresh
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or mace
1/3 c. cognac or 1/2 c. dry vermouth
16 slices French bread, toasted

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Pour oil over chicken in a heavy 3-quart casserole.
3
Turn chicken in oil to coat evenly.
4
Add celery, onions, garlic, herbs, seasoning and cognac.
5
Mix well.
6
Cover casserole with foil and then with lid.
7
Bake 1 1/2 hours.
8
Serve, from pot, hot or at room temperature.
9
As you eat, squeeze cooked garlic onto toasted French bread.
10
It's surprisingly mild.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 c. olive oil, 8 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs attached, about 4 lb.), 4 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch strips, 2 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Forty Garlic Chicken 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.

Forty Garlic Chicken

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