Chicken Braised with 40 Cloves of Garlic |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
40 cloves garlic (garlic should be parboiled and peeled.) |
6 chicken legs-thighs (chicken may be skinned if desired) |
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled |
1/2 teaspoon allspice |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
salt & pepper |
1/4 cup cognac |
1/3 cup dry white vermouth |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place all the ingredients in a deep, heavy pot that can be covered.
3. Combine everything very well with your hands.
4. Seal the pot very tightly with foil.
5. Place a cover over the foil.
6. Pot must be very well sealed so that no juices or steam can escape.
7. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Do not open the pot during this time.
9. Serve piping hot, with good crusty bread for mopping up the juices and garlic.
10. Open the pot at the table, so that the diners may get the full benefit of the marvelous fragrance that explodes out of the vessel.
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