posted by Deborah 02-18-102 6:34 AM
40 Cloves and a Chicken
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
1 whole chicken (broiler/fryer) cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 sprigs fresh thyme (we omit this)
40 peeled cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with a 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown on both sides in a wide fry pan or skillet over high heat. Remove from heat, add oil, thyme, and garlic cloves. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from the oven, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, carve, and serve.
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium