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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Get a taste of the French countryside: chicken with mild, buttery roasted garlic -- yes, 40 cloves of it -- and a few sprigs of thyme. C'est tout!

Everyday Food, May 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/319432/chicken-with-40-cloves-of-garlic
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  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 40 garlic cloves (3 to 4 heads), unpeeled
    • 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (giblets removed)
    • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 6 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place garlic in a medium bowl; cover with another same-size bowl, creating a dome. Hold bowls together tightly, and shake vigorously until skins are loosened, about 30 seconds. Remove and discard skins; set garlic aside.
  2. Place chicken in a large ovenproof skillet or roasting pan. Rub all over with 1 tablespoon butter; season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, garlic, and remaining tablespoon butter to skillet.
  3. Roast, basting occasionally with juices and stirring garlic, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and let rest 10 minutes. Carve chicken, and serve with garlic and pan juices.

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