20 CLOVES OF GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
4 lemon wedges
8 fresh thyme sprigs, cut in half
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut 12 garlic cloves in half. Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wings under chicken. With a sharp paring knife, cut 24 small slits in breasts, drumsticks and thighs. Insert each with a halved garlic. Place the lemon wedges, thyme and remaining whole garlic cloves in chicken cavity. Tie drumsticks together., Transfer chicken to a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Roast, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reaches 180°. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Lexi Robinson
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This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and juicy.


ubaid Shkubaid
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my guests.


Antoinette Allen
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This roast chicken is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Sm Shuvo
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.


Zohaib Irshad
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This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Earl Tolbert
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because the chicken was amazing! The garlic flavor wasn't overpowering at all.


Richard Archuleta
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This roast chicken is delicious! I highly recommend it. The garlic flavor is subtle but it really enhances the taste of the chicken.


Jubaet Hoshen
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to cook chicken.


mudaser khan
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love the crispy skin too.


nwajide chibuike
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so moist and the garlic flavor was perfect.


Malik Abdurrehman
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The garlic adds an amazing flavor to the chicken. I also love how easy it is to make. I will definitely be making this again.