This chicken with 20 cloves of garlic recipe is a flavorful and robust dish that will satisfy your taste buds. The chicken is tender, juicy, and infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic. It's a perfect dish for garlic lovers and a great way to impress your family and friends. The recipe requires minimal effort and yields amazing results. Serve it with some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 20 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown them on all sides. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the peeled garlic cloves. Cook them for about 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Return the chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them among the garlic cloves.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter.
- Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Cook the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the sauce and garlic cloves over the chicken pieces.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Interesting Facts
Garlic has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.
Garlic has a pungent and distinct flavor that enhances the taste of dishes.
The combination of garlic, herbs, and chicken creates a mouthwatering aroma while cooking.
This recipe can be easily adapted for slow-cooker or instant pot cooking methods.