Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Oven Roasted Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic (yes, you read that right!) is a showstopper. Four heads of plump, fresh garlic cloves roast alongside a juicy chicken for 2 hours, transforming into a sweet, nutty, and incredibly spreadable puree. The chicken emerges incredibly tender and fragrant – a true Provençal masterpiece. This recipe is deceptively simple; minimal effort yields maximum flavor and impressive results. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen! Impress your family and friends with this melt-in-your-mouth chicken and irresistible garlic spread – a family favorite for years!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 140 mins

Calories 1012.1 kcal

Protein 127g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves

1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt And Black Pepper
Lemon
Rosemary
Garlic
Plain Flour
Oil
Water

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How to Make Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
Peel 4 heads of garlic (approximately 40 large cloves).
Place the garlic cloves around the chicken in the roasting pan.
Drizzle the chicken and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the roasting pan.
Roast for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Once the chicken is rested, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves to create a creamy puree. Spread on toasted bread and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

Fat

78g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves?

Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves takes about 160 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 140 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves?

Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves has approximately 1012.1 calories per serving, with about 127 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 97 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves?

The key ingredients for Oven Roasted Chicken With Forty Garlic Cloves are Chicken, Olive Oil, Salt And Black Pepper, Lemon, Rosemary, Garlic. See the full list with measurements above.