40 CLOVES AND A CHICKEN

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (broiler/fryer) cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 sprigs fresh thyme
40 peeled cloves garlic
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calorie, Fat 19.5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 136 milligrams, Sodium 250 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 0 grams