Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic

Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic

Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a delicious French country recipe that will impress your guests. This dish can be prepared in minutes and is a favorite among French cooks. This recipe uses cheap, budget-friendly chicken thighs and is packed with buttery goodness. You can even make it for a dinner party. Here's how to make it. Read on to find out more. Until next time, stay tuned for the next installment of our French country recipes series!

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Course: Main dishes, Party

Cuisine: American, French

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: chicken, garlic

CookingStyle: Baking

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 1020kcal

Author: Tracy Hilton

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Ingredients

3 whole heads garlic about 40 cloves
14 boneless chicken thighs trimmed or 2 (3 1/2-pound) chickens, cut into eighths
fine sea salt ground black pepper
1 tablespoon margarine unsalted
2 olive oil
3 tablespoons whisky
1 1/2 cups white wine dried
1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons non-dairy creamer or soy milk

Instructions

To peel the garlic, separate the cloves and drop them into a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain the garlic and peel. Set aside.
Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season liberally with salt and pepper. In a large heavy pan or dutch oven, heat the margarine and olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken, in 3 batches (or more depending on pan), and saute on each side for 3-5 minutes, till browned.
When the last batch of chicken thighs is browning, add the garlic cloves around the chicken. When chicken is browned, remove from the pan and add the whisky and white wine to the garlic cloves. Make sure to scrape up any bits that are stuck to the pan so they incorporate into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and allow to boil at medium-high for 2 minutes, to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
Add the chicken back to the pan, adjust the heat to low, sprinkle with thyme and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a platter and cover with aluminum foil. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the sauce and the flour and then whisk it back into the sauce in the pot. Raise the heat, add the non-dairy creamer, and boil for 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce and the garlic over the chicken and serve.

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Notes

This classic French recipe is a popular choice for families. It is a wonderful dish for a holiday meal or any time you want to treat your family to a dinner with 40 cloves of garlic. The chicken is browned with garlic paste and cream. As it cooks, it becomes moist and delicious. Then, you can serve it with crusty bread. And make sure to serve it with plenty of garlic-infused bread.

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Nutrition

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