James Beard's Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic Recipe

Name: James Beard's Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ribs of celery, cut into long strips; 2 medium-size onions, coarsely chopped; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 16 chicken legs, any mix of drumsticks and thighs; 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled; French bread for serving

Servings: persons

4 ribs of celery, cut into long strips
2 medium-size onions, coarsely chopped
6 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
⅔ cup vegetable oil
16 chicken legs, any mix of drumsticks and thighs
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
40 cloves garlic, unpeeled
French bread for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cover the bottom of a heavy 6-quart casserole with the celery and onions and add the parsley and tarragon.
3
Place the oil in a shallow dish.
4
Dip the chicken pieces into the oil, coat all sides evenly and place in the casserole.
5
Pour the vermouth over the chicken and sprinkle with the salt, pepper and a few gratings of nutmeg.
6
Tuck the garlic around and between the chicken pieces.
7
Cover the top of the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and fit the lid over the foil to create an airtight seal.
8
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes without removing the cover.
9
Check for doneness; return casserole to the oven if the chicken seems underdone.
10
Serve the chicken along with the pan juices, the garlic and thin slices of heated French bread spread with garlic squeezed from the root end of the clove.

1097

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ribs of celery, cut into long strips, 2 medium-size onions, coarsely chopped, 6 sprigs parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, and more.

Yes, James Beard's 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.

James Beard's Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic

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