40 Clove Garlic Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for 40 Clove Garlic Chicken

• All Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Chicken Thighs
• 40 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• Yellow Onion
• Dry White Wine
• Chicken Broth
• Fresh Rosemary
• Fresh Thyme
• Bay Leaves

How to Make 40 Clove Garlic Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the center.
2. In a large plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Add 6 chicken thighs to the bag and coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
4. Shake off any excess flour.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Brown chicken thighs on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
8. Add 40 cloves of minced garlic, 2 celery stalks (finely chopped), and 1 medium onion (finely chopped) to the skillet.
9. Sauté until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
10. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Arrange the browned chicken thighs back in the skillet, skin-side up.
11. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
12. Cover the skillet tightly.
13. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and braise for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
14. Serve the 40 Clove Garlic Chicken over lemon rice pilaf and enjoy!