How to Make Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic is a classic French dish that has been loved for generations. This recipe is known for its rich, savory flavors and tender, juicy chicken. The dish gets its name from the copious amount of garlic that is included in the recipe, creating a fragrant and aromatic sauce that is perfect for dipping crusty bread into.

This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests, as it impresses with both its presentation and its taste. The slow-roaste...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 40 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 whole chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the Dutch oven and brown on all sides in butter and oil, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a cutting board.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons of liquid from the pot; stir garlic cloves into the reserved liquid. Return chicken to the pot; sprinkle water, lemon juice, salt, thyme, and black pepper over the chicken; cover tightly.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 370mg