Name: 40 Clove Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons butter (, divided) (Source: 4 Tablespoons butter (, divided)); 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (Source: 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil); 6 each or 8 chicken thighs* (Source: 6 or 8 chicken thighs*); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper); 3 heads garlic (Source: 3 heads garlic); 6 sprigs fresh thyme (, or 1/2 tsp, dried) (Source: 6 sprigs fresh thyme (, or 1/2 tsp, dried)); 1 each bay leaf (Source: 1 bay leaf); 1/2 cup white wine* (Source: 1/2 cup white wine*); 2 cups chicken stock (Source: 2 cups chicken stock); 3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (Source: 3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch); 1 each Crusty bread baguette, for serving (Source: 1 Crusty bread baguette, for serving)

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butter (, divided)

In the method: Add 2 Tablespoons butter and oil until hot.

or 8 chicken thighs*

In the method: Prep chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper on both sides.

fresh thyme (, or 1/2 tsp, dried)

In the method: Add garlic cloves around the chicken and add thyme and bay leaf.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Boil garlic: Add 2 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Separate garlic cloves (you don’t need to peel them) and add to the water. Cook for 1 minute, then drain and peel garlic.
Prep chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a very large deep (preferably cast iron) pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tablespoons butter and oil until hot.
Sear chicken: Add chicken, skin side down and cook for 5 minutes, until the skin is golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
Add garlic cloves around the chicken and add thyme and bay leaf.
Cook: Cover the skillet and cook over med-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Transfer the chicken and garlic to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Discard the bay leaf.
Sauce: Turn the skillet heat to medium-high and add the wine. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch into the chicken stock and add to the pan. Cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, or herbs, as needed. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter. Place the chicken on a serving platter and pour sauce over the chicken.
Serve with French green beans and a toasted baguette for spreading the cooked garlic cloves on.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve with French green beans and a toasted baguette for spreading the cooked garlic cloves on.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the first additions

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Prepare for the next step

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Prepare the pan

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the saucepan and skillet. Start with this step: Boil garlic: Add 2 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Additional recipe notes

Chicken: could also use a whole chicken, cut into pieces, or chicken breasts Wine: the white wine adds a great depth of flavor (and the alcohol mostly cooks out). If you’re not comfortable cooking with alcohol you can leave it out.

40 Clove Garlic Chicken

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