Garlic Chicken Recipe - "Chicken with 20 Cloves of Garlic"

The name says it all; this is a garlic chicken recipe for true garlic lovers. The chicken is marinated in 20 cloves of garlic and then roasted in a hot oven to seal in all the garlicky goodness.

Makes 4 Portions Garlic Chicken

Prep Time: 12 hours

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 20 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 large whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Add the first seven ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth; reserve. With a sharp knife, make several slashes in each chicken piece to allow the marinade to penetrate. Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl, and pour over the garlic marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly, being sure to get some of the marinade into the slashes. Transfer to a large sealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Remove the chicken from the garlic marinade, scraping off any excess. Arrange on a foil-lined baking pan. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Roast for 45 minutes, or until done (internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F).

Transfer to a serving platter, and spoon over any accumulated juices. Best if allowed to rest for a few minutes before service.

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