Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Get a taste of the French countryside: chicken with mild, buttery roasted garlic — yes, 40 cloves of it — and a few sprigs of thyme. C'est tout!

Published: Nov 5, 2013

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Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Get a taste of the French countryside: chicken with mild, buttery roasted garlic — yes, 40 cloves of it — and a few sprigs of thyme. C'est tout!

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Place garlic in a medium bowl; cover with another same-size bowl, creating a dome. Hold bowls together tightly, and shake vigorously until skins are loosened, about 30 seconds. Remove and discard skins; set garlic aside.
2. Step 2Place chicken in a large ovenproof skillet or roasting pan. Rub all over with 1 tablespoon of butter; season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, garlic, and remaining tablespoon butter to skillet.
3. Step 3Roast, basting occasionally with juices and stirring garlic, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and let rest 10 minutes. Carve chicken, and serve with garlic and pan juices.
  
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