Chicken With Forty Cloves Of Garlic

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Aromatic roasted chicken smothered in soft, buttery garlic and fresh herbs.
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This classic French-inspired dish transforms simple chicken legs into a luxurious, aromatic meal. The secret lies in the massive amount of garlic&# 226;€”forty cloves—which roasts until incredibly soft and sweet, losing all bite. Combined with celery, tarragon, parsley, and a splash of dry vermouth, the chicken steams in its own juices, becoming tender and deeply flavorful. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests who love bold, savory flavors. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the garlicky sauce.

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Chicken With Forty Cloves Of Garlic

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 478.0

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This classic French-inspired dish transforms simple chicken legs into a luxurious, aromatic meal. The secret lies in the massive amount of garlic&# 226;€”forty cloves—which roasts until incredibly soft and sweet, losing all bite. Combined with celery, tarragon, parsley, and a splash of dry vermouth, the chicken steams in its own juices, becoming tender and deeply flavorful. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests who love bold, savory flavors. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the garlicky sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Rinse chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs) in cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. Place olive oil in a shallow dish and turn chicken pieces to coat all sides evenly.
  4. Arrange sliced celery ribs in the bottom of a heavy 6-quart casserole with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. Scatter parsley sprigs and tarragon over the celery.
  6. Place oiled chicken pieces on top of the vegetable bed.
  7. Sprinkle chicken with dry vermouth, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  8. Pour any remaining oil from the coating dish into the casserole.
  9. Toss 40 peeled garlic cloves around and on top of the chicken.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  11. Cover the casserole opening tightly with aluminum foil, then place the lid on top to create a seal.
  12. Bake for 1 1/2 hours without removing the lid.
  13. Serve hot with toasted French bread, pumpernickel, or crusty rolls.
  14. Spread the softened, buttery roasted garlic cloves onto the bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 478.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.0g37%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 178.0mg60%
Sodium 164.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 54.0g108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, garlic, roasted, french, herbs, tarragon, celery, parsley, vermouth, dinner, comfort food, aromatic, oven-baked, family style, garlic lovers, one-pot, casserole, drumsticks, thighs, savory
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