BAKED CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-4 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
40 large, meaty cloves garlic, unpeeled (about 4 heads)
1 3/4 cups dry white wine
4 sprigs thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried
2 tablespoons cognac
chopped fresh parsley
8 garlic croutons, made from coars bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Remove skin from chicken Heat oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed, flameproof casserole wide enough to accommadte the chicken in a single layer. Add chicken, and salt and pepper lightly. Saute both sides of chicken 5 minutes each. Remove chicken. Don't worry if the bottom of the pan scorches a little. Spread cloves in a single layer and return the chicken pieces of the pot. Return chicken pieces to the pot. Add wine, thyme and rosemary and cover tightly. Place casserole in the oven and bake 45 minutes. After 45 minutes check the chicken. If should be tender and fragrant. If it isn't quite cooked through or very tender, bake another 15 minutes. Remove casserole from oven. Heat cognac in a smaill saucepan and light with a match. Pour over chicken and shake the casserole until the flames die down. Taste the sauce in the pot, adjust seasonings and sprinkle with parsley. To make croutons, slice a load of coarse bread into 1/2 inch slices. Toast in an oven preheated to 350 until they begin to color. Rub with a garlic clove and brush with a little olive oil. To serve, place a couple of garlic croutons on each plate, a piece of chicken or tow, topped with some of the sauce in the pan and several garlic cloves. Guest should squeeze garlic out of skins onto the croutons.

Bozdar Khan
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken was elegant and impressive, and the garlic cloves added a touch of sophistication.


Shafia Ijaz
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, so I was excited to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was incredibly flavorful and the garlic cloves were roasted to perfection.


Mbraku Ahmed
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves added a wonderful flavor.


Delsta Harold
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it cook. The chicken and garlic cloves were cooked perfectly and the cleanup was a breeze.


Techno Hart
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. The results were delicious! The chicken was reheated perfectly and the garlic cloves added a delici


Maysam Moaz
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I'm not a huge fan of garlic, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The garlic flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.


md Sagir
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken was elegant and impressive, and the garlic cloves added a touch of sophistication.


Mariah Martin
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, so I was excited to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was incredibly flavorful and the garlic cloves were roasted to perfection.


Igwe Ebenezer
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves added a wonderful flavor.


Huda g
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it cook. The chicken and garlic cloves were cooked perfectly and the cleanup was a breeze.


Masego Lesejane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. The results were delicious! The chicken was reheated perfectly and the garlic cloves added a delici


Shahbaz Khil
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I'm not a huge fan of garlic, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The garlic flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.


Nicholas Boodram
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The chicken was elegant and impressive, and the garlic cloves added a touch of sophistication.


Jobby Marte
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I love garlic, so I was really excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the garlic cloves were roasted to perfection.


AMI NOOB
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic cloves were soft and flavorful.


VIRUS VILLAIN ON YOUTUBE
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I was skeptical about using 40 cloves of garlic, but I'm so glad I did. The garlic flavor was mellow and sweet, not at all harsh. The chicken was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful.


Rahim Ali Rinku
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are fantastic. I've already made it twice and both times it was a hit with my family.


Aaliyah Tippins
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I've never cooked with so many garlic cloves before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The garlic flavor was rich and savory, but not overpowering. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender.


Kriti Pun
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This chicken dish was absolutely amazing! The garlic cloves added an incredible flavor and aroma to the chicken, and the chicken itself was cooked to perfection – so juicy and tender.