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40-clove Garlic Chicken

This flavorful chicken recipe is packed with 40 cloves of garlic, roasted to perfection and combined with fragrant herbs and spices to create a mouthwatering dish that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas.

Tasty Team
95% would make again
Total Time

1 hr 5 min

1 hr 5 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

45 minutes

45 min

40-clove Garlic Chicken
Total Time

1 hr 5 min

1 hr 5 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

45 minutes

45 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • salt, to season
  • pepper, to season
  • mixed herb, to season
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • ½ cup dry vermouth (120 mL), or white wine
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ¾ cup chicken stock (180 mL)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 197
  • Fat 6g
  • Carbs 10g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 19g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
  2. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper and mixed herbs. Set aside.
  3. Heat some oil in a large pan and sear the chicken for about 10-15 minutes evenly on each side, until golden brown.
  4. Take the chicken out and set aside.
  5. Add the shallots and cook down in the remaining juices for about 5 minutes over a low-medium heat.
  6. Add the garlic cloves and gently cook them for about 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in the vermouth or white wine and gently cook so that it reduces slightly.
  8. Add the chicken, parsley sprigs and tarragon, followed by the chicken stock.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  10. Serve with crusty bread and vegetables of your choice.
  11. Enjoy!
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40-clove Garlic Chicken