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Irresistible Roasted Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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A flavorful roasted whole chicken infused with 40 cloves of caramelized garlic, delivering tender, juicy meat and sweet, buttery garlic bites. Perfect for dinner parties or comforting family meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds / 1.8 to 2.3 kg)
  • 40 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 1 fresh lemon, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel all 40 garlic cloves. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt to coat evenly.
  3. Remove giblets from the chicken cavity if present, then pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  4. Rub the remaining tablespoon of olive oil all over the chicken skin. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and dried herbs if using, including inside the cavity.
  5. Place the halved lemon inside the chicken cavity.
  6. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly and keep its shape.
  7. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Scatter the garlic cloves evenly around the chicken.
  8. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh. Baste once or twice with pan juices if desired.
  9. Check that the garlic cloves are golden and soft. If they brown too fast, tent the pan loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  11. Carve the chicken and serve with the roasted garlic cloves spooned over the meat or spread on crusty bread.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry for crispiness. Smash garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife to loosen skins for faster peeling. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest after roasting to keep it juicy. If garlic browns too quickly, tent with foil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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