Welcome to my recipe blog. I created this blog to track my culinary journey and to help organize myself to get my weekly meal planning under control. But I also hope it can help you plan your weekly meals or get recipe ideas for new things to try for your family. I've set up recipes so you can find ideas by type of meal or ingredient, and there will also be categories for daily tips and weekly meal schedules. I would love your input, tips, recipes and meal suggestions. I was inspired to create this blog by seeing some other yummy blog examples, so if you have a similar blog of your own let me know and I'll add a link here.

Monday, March 30, 2009

40 Cloves and a Chicken

I love to watch Alton Brown on Foodnetwork and this is one of my favorite of his recipes. It is pretty fragrant, so beware - your house will smell like garlic all day. The roasted garlic comes out so soft and sweet. And, the saucy oil is the secret. I try to get a bite of chicken, a little soft garlic and some oil in each bite to get the best flavor. I use my enameld cast iron pot so I can brown the chicken and roast it in the oven in one pot.

Recipe
From Foodnetwork

1 whole chicken (broiler/fryer) cut into 8 pieces (or I buy the picnic pack and use 4 legs and 4 thighs)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 sprigs fresh thyme
40 peeled cloves garlic
Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with a 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown on both sides in a wide fry pan or skillet over high heat.



Remove from heat, add oil, thyme, and garlic cloves. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.




Remove chicken from the oven, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, carve, and serve.

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