Oven-Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves Recipe

Name: Oven-Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 kg) chicken; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and black pepper; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 10 -14 sprigs rosemary, be generous; 4 heads garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup plain flour; 1 tablespoon oil; ½ cup water

Servings: persons

2 (1 kg) chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and black pepper
1 lemon, thinly sliced
10 -14 sprigs rosemary, be generous
4 heads garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup plain flour
1 tablespoon oil
½ cup water

1
WASH and clean the inside cavity of each chicken, and pat dry with absorbent paper.
2
Rub oil over each chicken.
3
Season each generously with salt and pepper, using your hands to rub the seasoning thoroughly over the chicken.
4
Tuck the wing tips under the chicken, place a few lemon slices inside the cavity of each chicken, followed by sprigs of herbs.
5
Tie the legs together with kitchen string.
6
Place the chickens side by side in a deep casserole dish (one with a tight fitting lid).
7
See note:
8
Twist the central stalk of the garlic heads to loosen the cloves, rub away any loose papery skin but don't peel the cloves.
9
Sprinkle cloves around the chickens, add remaining lemon slices and sprigs of herbs, and drizzle with extra olive oil.
10
Note: If you do not have a tight fitting lid use sealing paste.
11
TO MAKE SEALING PASTE blend flour with combined oil and water to form a dough-like paste.
12
With your fingers, spread the paste around the edge of the casserole dish and gently press the lid over the paste.
13
COOK the chicken in a moderately slow 160c oven for 2 hours.
14
Do not remove the lid.
15
A green salad is all you need as an accompaniment.

1884

kcal

Calories

Fat

342

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 (1 kg) chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and black pepper, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Oven-Roasted Chicken With Forty 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.

Oven-Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves

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