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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A variation on the traditional 40 Clove Chicken. The whole garlic cloves become very mild, buttery and savory. Yummy! Ingredients:
1 whole chicken, cut up and skin removed (3 lbs) |
2 large heads of garlic, separated into cloves and peeled |
3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1/4 cup olive oil |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375. Arrange chicken in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle garlic cloves and celery over top.
2. Combine wine, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and hot pepper. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with lemon rind.
3. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes, basting if necessary, or till chicken is tender.
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