40 Clove Garlic Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for 40 Clove Garlic Chicken

• Roasting Chicken
• Heads Of Garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Dry White Wine
• 3 tablespoons Cognac
• Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Fresh Thyme Leave
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make 40 Clove Garlic Chicken

1. Boil 40 cloves of garlic for 60 seconds.
2. Drain the garlic and peel immediately while still warm.
3. Season the whole chicken generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Place the chicken in the skillet skin-side down. Sear for 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip using tongs and sear the other side for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
6. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
7. Add the peeled garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 5-10 minutes, until evenly browned and fragrant.
8. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 2 tablespoons of cognac. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
9. Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves.
10. Cover the skillet and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
11. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of the pan sauce. Whisk the mixture back into the skillet.
13. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cognac.
14. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Pour the sauce and garlic over the chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy with crusty French bread!