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40 Cloves Of Garlic And Chicken Recipe

Surprisingly delicate! This recipe roasts a whole chicken with 40 UNPEELED cloves of garlic, creating a fragrant and flavorful masterpiece without the overwhelming garlic taste you might expect. The garlic mellows beautifully, offering a subtle sweetness that complements the chicken perfectly. A stunning centerpiece for any dinner party!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 610 mins
Calories 661.1 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 40 Cloves Of Garlic And Chicken

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary and 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh sage and 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh Italian parsley and 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted (for serving)

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How to Make 40 Cloves Of Garlic And Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Rinse a whole chicken (approximately 4-5 lbs) and pat it dry.
  3. Place 1 sprig each of fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, and parsley inside the chicken cavity.
  4. Place 2 cups chopped celery in the bottom of a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven.
  5. Place the chicken on top of the celery.
  6. Surround the chicken with 40 unpeeled cloves of garlic.
  7. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, and parsley.
  8. Sprinkle the chopped herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper over the chicken.
  9. Cover the pot and roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 hours on low (325°F/160°C) or 4-6 hours on high (375°F/190°C).
  10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  11. To serve, place the chicken, roasted garlic, and celery on a serving platter.
  12. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins onto slices of toasted French bread and spread with a knife. Serve alongside the chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

46g

Carbs

15g

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