Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: Parsley Pesto; 1 large bunch (60g) continental parsley; 1/4 cup (60ml) oil; 1.8 kg free range chicken, neck removed Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09; 125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup (80g) fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 egg; 2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme

Servings: persons

Parsley Pesto
1 large bunch (60g) continental parsley
1/4 cup (60ml) oil
1.8 kg free range chicken, neck removed Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup (80g) fresh white breadcrumbs
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 egg
2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme

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Parsley Pesto
2
Combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
3
Wash and clean the cavity of the chicken.
4
Pat dry inside and outside with paper towel.
5
Combine Philly*, parsley pesto, salt and pepper in a bowl.
6
Gently loosen the skin of the chicken away from the breast.
7
Place half of the mixture under the breast.
8
Add breadcrumbs, onion and egg to the remaining Philly* mixture to make a stuffing.
9
Place stuffing inside the cavity.
10
Place chicken in a large casserole dish.
11
Arrange garlic cloves around the chicken, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme.
12
Cover tightly with foil or a lid.
13
Bake at 160 degrees C for 1 hour.
14
Remove foil and bake for a further 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

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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: Parsley Pesto, 1 large bunch (60g) continental parsley, 1/4 cup (60ml) oil, 1.8 kg free range chicken, neck removed Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, 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.

Garlic Chicken

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