Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
As the garlic in this dish slowly bakes with the chicken, its sharp flavor mellows and transforms into a sweet, caramelized delight, perfectly complementing the tender chicken pieces.
Ingredients:
- 40 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 6 sprigs of parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
-
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
-
Prepare the Garlic: Peel the garlic cloves, ensuring they remain whole.
-
Prepare the Baking Pan: In a large, heavy baking pan, drizzle the olive oil. Add chopped celery, parsley sprigs, and dried tarragon.
-
Season the Chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the herbs in a single layer. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and nutmeg evenly over the chicken. Turn the chicken pieces to coat them well with the seasoned oil. Toss in the peeled garlic cloves.
-
Cover and Bake: Cover the baking pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring all edges are sealed to retain moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1½ hours without removing the foil. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld perfectly.
-
Uncover and Finish Baking: After 1½ hours, carefully remove the foil from the baking pan. Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken pieces are nicely browned and cooked through.
-
Serve: Once done, transfer the chicken pieces along with the garlic cloves onto a serving platter. Spoon some of the flavorful pan juices over the chicken.
-
Enjoy: Serve this aromatic dish hot, allowing everyone to enjoy the tender chicken and caramelized garlic.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 908.2
- Total Fat: 70.4g
- Saturated Fat: 16.6g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
- Sodium: 628.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 0.7g
- Protein: 58.7g
Keywords:
Whole Chicken, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, High In…, Oven
This recipe for Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic is a savory delight that combines the rich flavors of chicken with the sweet, caramelized essence of roasted garlic. It’s perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion meal where you want to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
