Slow-Cooker Chicken With 40 Cloves Of Garlic Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken With 40 Cloves Of Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 40 peeled garlic cloves; 1 cup dried apricots; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 (4-lb.) whole chicken; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock; 1/4 cup dry white wine; Cheesecloth (optional); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; Garnishes: fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter, melted
40 peeled garlic cloves
1 cup dried apricots
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 (4-lb.) whole chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
Cheesecloth (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Garnishes: fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

1
Line bottom and long sides of a 6-qt. oval slow cooker with 1 piece of aluminum foil, allowing 2 inches to extend over sides. Lightly grease foil with cooking spray. Pour 3 Tbsp. melted butter in slow cooker; sprinkle garlic and apricots over butter. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Place chicken, breast-side up, on herbs. Brush 1 Tbsp. melted butter over chicken; sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and wine to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
2
Transfer chicken from slow cooker to a serving platter, using foil sides as handles. Transfer garlic cloves from slow cooker to platter, using a slotted spoon. Pour cooking liquid through a cheesecloth-lined wire-mesh strainer into a measuring cup; discard solids.
3
Pour 1 cup cooking liquid into a small saucepan (reserve remaining cooking liquid for another use, such as rice or couscous); whisk in flour. Bring to a boil, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chopped thyme. Serve with chicken.
4
Note: We tested with Swanson Unsalted Chicken Cooking Stock.

1883

kcal

Calories

Fat

375

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 4 tablespoons butter, melted, 40 peeled garlic cloves, 1 cup dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker 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.

Slow-Cooker Chicken With 40 Cloves Of Garlic

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