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| 40 Cloves and a Chicken Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: In The Bulb of the Night (Garlic) Overall User Rating:  |
Interesting.
12/28/2006 at 09:56pm
User: Tim from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
Interesting and worth a try at least once if you have time.
Jobaybee
12/28/2006 at 11:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best Chicken Ever!!!
tastes good smell lasts
12/26/2004 at 04:11pm
User: CHRIS from dayton, OH User Rating:
I enjoyed the finished product from this recipe and faound it very easy to make. The only downside was the smell of Garlic lingered in the house for what seemed like a week.
40 Clove Chicken - YUM!
12/25/2004 at 02:08pm
User: LINELLA from Oak Park, IL User Rating:
This recipe is amazingly easy for the results it produces. The flavor is wonderful. This recipe is a real crowd pleaser!
Easy recipe that works well
12/22/2004 at 10:17am
User: CHRIS from Cumming, GA User Rating:
The chicken tastes great. My favorite part is the carmelized garlic cloves. Crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside! Be warned, you will carry the unmistakable and strong scent of garlic with you for a while. Either make sure everyone has some or plan on some "alone" time afterward :-)
Yum
12/19/2005 at 03:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best part of this recipe is actually the garlic cloves spread on good chewy sourdough!
Out of this world
12/18/2006 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe and SO good.
Will satisfy any garlic lover!
12/17/2006 at 09:41pm
User: JAMES from flushing, NY User Rating:
Great recipe for chicken, I did not have fresh thyme, so I used dried thyme with a bit of herbs de provence, did not use quite as much oil, and I used 20 cloves instead, I was afraid the garlic will be too overpowering. The dish came out great, will use a bit more garlic next time because they were so delicious =) The leftover oil has great flavor, dont throw it out! Use it for garlic bread or anything that requires garlic infused oil.
HOLY GARLIC!
12/16/2005 at 07:22pm
User: doug from marinette, WI User Rating:
This recipe is so easy.The chicken was so nice and moist. The thyme & garlic go very well together. I've also used rosemary in this dish. Works rather well.The roasted garlic works great in mashed potatoes,homemade mustard, or as a spread. If you love garlic THIS ONES THE BOMB!!!
A SURE BET WINNER!
12/16/2004 at 07:13pm
User: BLANCA from Stockton, CA User Rating:
Whenever I prepare this dish, my family and guests love it! Relatively simple, very tasty. The best of both worlds, especially for a busy working mom.
Garlic the good and the bad
12/14/2006 at 05:41am
User: david from south san francisco, CA User Rating:
This is a really good recipe for when even when the smell of garlic lingers in the house its ok.
Love for Alton
12/13/2006 at 07:48pm
User: Sarah from Midland, MI User Rating:
I thought that this would be way too much garlic but I was very impressed with the finished product! You should really try this!
Garlic Lover
12/12/2004 at 06:02pm
User: MICHAEL from New Providence, NJ User Rating:
Great mild garlic flavor, not harsh at all. Tender chicken with spreadable roasted garlic. Wonderful!
This is great!
12/10/2006 at 07:51pm
User: Sharon from Olathe, KS User Rating:
Used 4 breast halves and 6 drumsticks. Turned out great and everyone loved it. I used just under a scant 1/2 cup of oil. I would definitely make this again.
Makes for a stinky house, but very good!
12/05/2006 at 05:02pm
User: RACHEL from Columbus, OH User Rating:
Tonight will be the 3rd night we make this. It's so good! We aren't sticklers for the 40 cloves. We just buy 3 bulbs and use however many that is.
Very Garlicy
12/02/2004 at 02:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you love Garlic you will like this dish!
Love this!
12/01/2004 at 12:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I make this often. Absolutely delicious! The garlic is wonderful for spreading on bread. 40 cloves of garlic may seem like a lot but it is worth it.
Great Dish!
11/30/2006 at 06:35pm
User: Elizabeth from Novato, CA User Rating:
This dish was so simple and unbelievably delicious! I highly recommend this recipe to all you LOVE garlic!
Gooey Garlic Goodness
11/18/2006 at 11:52pm
User: Laurie from Petersburg, AK User Rating:
Wow. That is all I can say. This is the best dinner recipe ever. Awwwwesome. I add chopped basil just before baking for a nice zing. Hands down, the favorite in our house. A.B. is a Culinary Casinova.
A crowd pleaser
11/15/2005 at 09:25am
User: Kimberly from Bronxville, NY User Rating:
This recipe was a breeze to make. Next time I think I might try some chicken stock top replace some of the oil. Other than that it was awesome!
No-miss recipe
11/13/2006 at 09:27am
User: Suzanne from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I make this all this time, and the chicken just falls off the bone. Although I don't usually put 40 cloves of garlic in it... 5 or 10 usually do just fine.
awesome chicken
11/08/2006 at 01:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and great to eat
good
11/08/2006 at 12:20am
User: Jenn from Portland, OR User Rating:
I am not the best cook but even my husband said it was good. I made mine with homemade mashed potatos (boil, drain, add milk, butter, and sour cream), chicken gravy from the packet, Asparagus (steamed), I took regular french bread, I buttered some of the bread and then only added the garlic to some, my husband thought it was only the garlic on the show, we both liked it with the butter added.. The recipe was a good start we are adding our own twist on it next time. Thanks
its good
11/07/2005 at 08:42pm
User: SHAWN from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
I made this and it was very good. However the next time I will cut the use of the olive oil in half before it goes into the oven. If you make this I would do it, as the chicken might be too oily if you don't.
Simple and delicious!
11/07/2005 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Alton! He has great recipes, simple and delicious. So is this one!
Best Chicken Ever
11/06/2005 at 06:40pm
User: JOSEPH from San Ramon, CA User Rating:
This is now a weekly staple. The garlic on bread cannot be beat.
not so great
11/03/2007 at 09:56am
User: David from Jersey City, NJ User Rating:
sounds better than what it really is. oily and bland believe it or not. Needed maybe more spice
Good...
11/02/2006 at 11:01pm
User: John from Aliso Veijo, CA User Rating:
but the chicken was a little dry. The garlic on the other hand was nothing short of awesome.
the best!!!
10/31/2007 at 09:10pm
User: cheryl from astoria, NY User Rating:
this will be my main chicken dish forever...thanks Alton...
Fantastic!
10/31/2007 at 07:28pm
User: Melissa from Fort Wayne, IN User Rating:
40 cloves is not too many, believe me! At the end of the dish, we were actually hunting for more of them! This dish is incredibly easy to make - it practically cooks itself. The chicken was moist and tender, and the garlic great when mashed into potatoes, spread on bread, or eaten by themselves.
Delicious!
10/31/2007 at 04:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty
we love garlic
10/31/2005 at 01:24pm
User: melanie from east bridgewater, MA User Rating:
WOW what a great and simple recipe hardest thing was peeling all that garlic but was well worth it in the end my hubby and son flipped this is one of permanent rotations now thank you
Garlic heaven
10/29/2006 at 12:13pm
User: Roger from Dunellen, NJ User Rating:
This is an annual Haloween treat in our house. Made the night before the spooky festivities, the entire family is safe against vampires for at least 48 hours after eating this dish. Scary kids!
Great if you love garlic
10/26/2006 at 03:21pm
User: Becky from Forsyth, IL User Rating:
My husband and I seen this episode quite a few years ago; they seem to show it around Halloween. This is a classic roasted chicken recipe, with the added plus of loads of yummy roasted garlic along with it. Alton shows how you can just spread it on a piece of french bread afterwards, for the freshest garlic bread ever!! YUM!!
Alton Brown Has Never Steered Us Wrong!
10/26/2004 at 04:10pm
User: KELLEY from San Bernardino, CA User Rating:
Oh my GOODNESS... my family are such garlic fiends, the toast was fantastic! The chicken was just right, and I added rosemary to the mix as well. I put a few tender sprigs in the oil- my family wound up eating them, too... they fried up nicely and were crispy and GOOD. We love Good Eats!
Less cooking time and reduce oil by 1/4 cup
10/18/2005 at 03:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The first time I made this recipe, I followed the directions exactly. I found the recipe needed a few tweaks. Instead of fresh thyme, I liberally added dry thyme and reduced the oil by a 1/4 of a cup. Also, I found I did not need 1.5 hour of cooking time, but closer to 55 minutes. The recipe came out wonderful with the aforementioned adjustments.
Very Tasty!
10/10/2005 at 10:12pm
User: Elizabeth from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This recipe is great, the chicken gets very tender and the garlic is good on toasted bread. But is much better the next day.
Delicious!
10/10/2004 at 09:06pm
User: MICHELE from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
Very good and simple. I used an organic chicken and the worst part was cutting up a raw chicken. The cloves took a while to peel too but the final result was definitely worth the work.
A vegetarian option
10/09/2007 at 04:05pm
User: Neven from Portland, OR User Rating:
I'm a vegetarian, and the prospect of all that sweet garlic made me consider a vegetarian version. Here it is: Use Quorn Roast, a turkey-like mycoprotein available in the frozen section. Place in warm water for 2 minutes, then remove from package. Place in a nonstick cast iron pot and pour the olive oil on and around it. Surround with garlic cloves, thyme, and small red potatoes. Season everything with salt and pepper and turn the Quorn roll to cover it with the oil and seasoning. Bake at 350, turning the roll 2 times during baking. Depending on the moisture and oil in the pot, you can go as low as 60 or as high as 90 minutes.
YUM!
10/09/2005 at 08:32pm
User: Jennifer from Ann Arbor, MI User Rating:
We loved this! The chicken was so flavorful and the garlic was perfect on the garlic toast. For our oven, we probably only needed about an hour baking time, though - the chicken was a little dry, but SO good!
yummy
10/07/2005 at 06:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious recipe, goes great with garlic mashed potatoes or garlic bread.
Awesome
10/05/2007 at 03:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so tasty. It takes awhile to cook but it's worth it. And peeling 40 cloves of garlic takes way more then ten minutes. It says the difficulty is medium but i found it super easy. Well worth the hour and a half cooking time.
Excellent!
10/03/2005 at 11:15am
User: geri from columbus, OH User Rating:
Chicken came out moist and incredibly tender, but the BEST part was drizzling a little of the oil over a piece of crusty bread, and then spreading one of the roasted garlic cloves over it. Way yummy!
WOW!!
10/02/2005 at 10:31am
User: Mary from Edina, MN User Rating:
This recipe is out of this world!! Absolutely fantastic. I took the suggestion of others and added sprigs of rosemary - great addition. Very easy to make, aside from peeling all the garlic. Mmm mmm mmm.
YUM!!!
10/01/2005 at 09:15pm
User: natalie from el paso, TX User Rating:
THIS DISH WAS DELICIOUS. ALL THAT GARLIC MADE ME COMPLETELY SEDATED AT THE END OF THE MEAL, BUT WHAT A WAY TO GO!
Good, but better later.
09/30/2005 at 02:17pm
User: Barbara from West Hollywood, CA User Rating:
This is easy to make (as long as you have time to fiddle with the cloves). It made an OK dinner, but GREAT leftovers. Easy way to cook an entire chicken to recreate through the week.
Still awesome 40 cloves and a Cx
09/29/2005 at 08:51am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It 's still a great recipe after all the years I've been doing it. I use my homemade infused Rosemary oil, thyme, garlic, & S/P. I take advantage of all that garlic & oil - roasting my potatoes, right in there - Italian-style! of course, the bread & garlic!! I prepare 40 cloves and the Cx once a month. It works great in the crockpot, too!!!!
Great Garlicky Chicken, Batman
09/29/2004 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My wife and I love this recipe. For someone who had never cooked chicken before, and had heard all of the horror stories, this recipe was great. The finished product makes an excellent dinner, and it's really easy to make.
Chicken Hater
09/27/2006 at 08:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I usually hate roasted or grilled chicken. I used 3 boneless chicken breast and they came out moist and tasty. The house smelled delicious and my neighbor brought a jar to take the pan drippings and extra roasted garlic. My husband called this recipe a keeper!
Inexpensive and Impressive
09/25/2005 at 02:11am
User: Matt from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
Awesome recipe. I eighthed the chicken myself,it was a good experience but I think I'll have the butcher do it for me just for the sake of time. The garlic cloves were absolutely delicious out of the oven as was the chicken and the bread with garlic-oil spread on it. All and all it cost me about $8.11. Definately doing it again.
40 cloves with thighs
09/24/2004 at 12:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the easiest most delicious meals I've ever prepared. I used boneless chicken thighs and it was incredible. It takes no time to prepare and the 1.5 hour cook time leaves plenty of time to get all the sides together.
WOW
09/23/2006 at 09:56pm
User: DONNA from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
I can make a real mess in the kitchen when I'm cooking, especially with a new recipe.....you know just not judging the time correctly. THIS recipe is so easy, so easily paired with so much, and so yummy....too hard to mess up and too hard to just not keep things in line. I did find that I did not need the 1 1/2 hour time in the oven, more like 55 minutes. BUT still had that oven time to make some mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus as sides. The roasted garlic tasted wonderful with all of it! And my kitchen stayed clean!
garlic garlic garlic
09/23/2004 at 03:06pm
User: JAMES from Garden Grove, CA User Rating:
This recipe was very good. I only used thigh meat since it's my favorite so it came out very juicy and tasty. If you love garlic put in some extra garlic just to munch on after all the chicken is gone.
Geart Flavor made easy
09/19/2005 at 03:04pm
User: Josh from Grass Valley, CA User Rating:
The hardest part of this recipe is peeling the cloves the rest is a breeze and clean up is easy. the chicken comes out moist and very flavorful and the galic cloves are perfect to spread on bread. I highly recomend it and would suggest some kind of pasta as a side.
Delicious
09/18/2006 at 03:09pm
User: JOHN from Stratford, CT User Rating:
Made this for friends and it went over big! The garlic was very sweet, not overpowering. I might even use more next time. Worth trying!
Very good
09/16/2004 at 12:49pm
User: MARGARET from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This was very good and easy to prepare. Did not have a strong garlic taste at all. Chicken was very tender. Not sure my baking pan was the right choice. Next time I will use a smaller but deeper pan so the olive oil almost covers the chicken.
Very good chicken
09/15/2006 at 07:14pm
User: Mike from Clarklake, MI User Rating:
The flavor was excellent, the garlic very tasty on bread with the meal. I wish I would have had the Count to peel all those cloves though...that was a pain.
Delicious
09/11/2006 at 08:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband loved the chicken, and I loved the garlic spread on a soft baguette... great recipe!
Good with some modifications
09/10/2004 at 07:39pm
User: DR from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I would definitely recommend adding some fresh rosemary to the pot, to give a little more breadth of flavours to the dish. Also, substituting chicken stock for 1/2 the olive oil might make it a bit less oily. The BEST part was slicing up some crusty bread, drizzling the olive oil on top, broiling/toasting it, then spreading a clove of cooked garlic on the top. We LOVED that part.
unreal
09/10/2004 at 11:07am
User: JOHN from Glastonbury, CT User Rating:
Make some mashed potatoes, and toast some sliced italian bread, and spread some of the roasted cloves that this dish yields in the potatoes and on the bread. Unreal
Can't go wrong w/garlic!
09/09/2005 at 03:06pm
User: REGINA from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
I've never used this much garlic but it was well worth it!
Very easy to make
09/02/2006 at 12:32pm
User: Victor from Blacksburg, VA User Rating:
40 cloves of garlic sounds like it would overpower the chicken, but it really mellows with roasting. Spreading the garlic over toasty bread is heavenly!
EXCELLENT CHICKEN!
08/30/2007 at 04:24pm
User: KATHY from carol stream , IL User Rating:
This is not only easy but melts in your mouth! Your house smells wonderful! Make sure you have a loaf of french bread to soak up all the juices and garlic.MMMMMM!!good!
I am in heaven!!!
08/27/2006 at 09:22pm
User: Audra from Blue Springs, MO User Rating:
This is so awesome!!! Also it is so easy to make. If you like garlic you will LOVE this dish. I added some sundried tomatoes and it was a nice touch!! This is a must try, your family/friends will love it!!!
please try this.....
08/27/2004 at 04:03am
User: AUTUMN from sullivan, IN User Rating:
even if you're not a fan of garlic (like my husband) you'll like this recipe. as alton explains the longer you cook garlic the sweeter it becomes. my husband is now a fan of garlic.....as long as its sweet. enjoy!
40 cloves ROCKS
08/26/2007 at 04:20pm
User: Jamie from Hurricane, WV User Rating:
This chicken is the most tender, juicy chicken I've ever had. My 10 year old loves it!!
unbeliveable
08/24/2004 at 06:31pm
User: JOANN from pennsauken, NJ User Rating:
since printing out this recipe 6 weeks ago, I have made it at least 5 times. For my family, for guest, this is one of the easiest asnd best dishes I have ever tried. Thank you Mr. Brown.
my favorite chicken ever!
08/21/2005 at 07:12pm
User: jake from cortland, NY User Rating:
Very easy And very tasty(leftovers are rare)
Alton Brown is the man!
08/19/2004 at 02:27pm
User: PAULA from VA Beach, VA User Rating:
To quote Wayne and Garth "we're not worthy!!" We live on a military budget and chicken is so inexpensive that we have it at least 3 times a week, my husband doesn't care for chicken and will only eat it BBQed or buffaloed, I made this last night and he ate every single bite! The garlic is so mild and creamy on crusty bread, I swear it was so good it made my toes curl! Keep up the good work Alton and keep bringing us fantastic recipes like this!
garlic texture
08/18/2004 at 01:26pm
User: STEPHANIE from Wichita, KS User Rating:
the texture of the garlic is woonderful and my favorite meal is all about chicken
Absolutely Fabulous
08/12/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Erica from Tomball, TX User Rating:
I'm almost inept in cooking and this was so easy and tasty! I substituted half of the oil for chicken broth and fresh thyme for dried, but it came out perfectly. Alton, you're wonderful!
TASTEBUD HEAVEN
08/09/2006 at 06:31pm
User: Angelic from Pearl River, LA User Rating:
I made this recipe twice I followed the recipe and then changed up a couple of ingredients, I still followed the instructions but made it my own for our tastebuds.My husband loved it. I totally recommend this recipe and play with the ingredients.
So Good
08/08/2006 at 02:01am
User: Lisa from Simi Valley, CA User Rating:
This was so good and very easy. My family loved all the garlic cloves. I would recommend this one.
yummy
08/07/2006 at 04:06pm
User: susan from cedarburg, WI User Rating:
I love this recipe. It's simple and flavorful. We have it quite a lot and I love the roasted garlic. I usually cook this with mashed potatoes and mix the garlic in with the potatoes.
excelent
08/06/2006 at 08:34pm
User: Cathy from Simi Valley, CA User Rating:
I made it for my mom, dad, sister, and I for dinner and they loved it!
Delicious and easy!
08/03/2004 at 09:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was such an easy dish. And it was so good! Great recipe for entertaining; it's very elegant, but once you get it in the oven you are free to do other things, and the aromas from the kitchen are amazing. It's a great weekday dish too.
Amazing
08/02/2007 at 02:40am
User: Aimee from Newport News, VA User Rating:
The oil makes awesome garlic bread and I serve the garlic as a side dish. It's very mild after cooking so long, and really soft. My kids spread it on the garlic toast to eat it.
wonderful
08/01/2006 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved it. I have three little ones and really don't get much time in kitchen, this was easy fast and great. thanks
Even a college kid can do it
07/31/2005 at 11:27am
User: Nicole from Enfield, CT User Rating:
I'm a 20 year old college kid who loves to cook. Thankfully we have kitchens in my dorm. Being friends with alot of guys I'm the one who cooks the most. I was looking for something different and easy and this was it. I now make this all the time for the guys and they love it.
Simple and Delicious
07/30/2004 at 10:30pm
User: RICHARD from Hazlet, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is the ultimate in simplicity. The result is as tasty as it is easy to prepare. Some people might not like the over abundance of olive oil, but the flavor is hard to beat. It's just one more reason to admire and respect Mr. Alton Brown and his unique style.
Out of sight.
07/27/2004 at 03:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The chicken will melt in your mouth and the garlic spread on a rustic Italian loaf is to die for!
Differed from the show!!
07/26/2007 at 09:11pm
User: bridgette from spencer, IA User Rating:
I prepared the chicken like AB said to on the show, which included pouring 1 1/2 cups of Olive Oil on the chicken before putting it in the over. (At least, that's what I wrote down.) Made it a bit greasy, which is why it's a 3 star. I'll try it again this way, though!
Yay Garlic!
07/26/2006 at 12:02pm
User: Jennifer from Paramus, NJ User Rating:
SO easy and SO tasty, I highly recommend anyone to give this a try, especially if you love garlic! the second my boyfriend walked in he raved about how delicious it smelled, and it turned out just as tasty!
Champagne Makes it Even Better
07/25/2004 at 12:32pm
User: LINDA T. from Rockport, TX User Rating:
Try adding about 1 cup of dry champagne. It makes it even more tender and moist.
Chicken of the Gods!
07/23/2004 at 09:03pm
User: BRIAN from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
Garlic, chicken, mmmmmmmm........ olive oil.... oh yeah, this recipe rocks. I like to add a few sprigs of rosemary too. Of course, you need some crusty bread to spread the garlic cloves on, or you've totally missed half of the point :-) Enjoy!
Fantastic!! My new favorite!
07/23/2004 at 06:49pm
User: ALLISON from Manahawkin, NJ User Rating:
This dish was absolute poultry perfection! I did add fresh rosemary, but other than that, I followed the recipe exactly. My husband and sons loved it so much, I swear they almost ate the bones! The garlic, OH! The garlic was AMAZING! Spread it on bread, eat it whole, but whatever you do, DO NOT leave it behind! I will definately make this a staple dinner for my family. Thanks Alton!
Awesome for Garlic Lovers
07/22/2004 at 06:45pm
User: JUSTIN from Birch Run, MI User Rating:
This is an easy, delicious recipe for all garlic lovers. Not only is the chicken crispy, juicy and delicious, but the garlic is perfictly roasted, but you also get some of the best Garlic Oil in the world. THANKS AB
A little dry
07/22/2004 at 05:31pm
User: MICA from st marys, GA User Rating:
It tasted great, but the chicken was a little dry
So Good
07/21/2007 at 03:05pm
User: christopher from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
Best chicken recipe ever
Want to impress someone?
07/21/2006 at 04:16am
User: Bruce from Conroe, TX User Rating:
This is a great recipe to impress anyone but is actually very easy.
Easy
07/21/2004 at 11:57pm
User: MICHELE from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
I love garlic. This recipe was so easy and was just what I was looking for. Dipping the toast into the oil was so good! And the chicken was delicious! I will definately make this recipe again!
something's missing
07/21/2004 at 12:57pm
User: JUDE from Joplin, MO User Rating:
This isn't a great recipe...but it's the start of what could possibly be a great recipe. It just seems that something is missing...some flavor component that would complement the garlic. I'd also recommend cutting up the chicken so that the flavors can infuse the meat better. As the recipe stands now, the chicken does not pick up much flavor.
the best that ever was
07/20/2006 at 01:14pm
User: KEENYA from n. babylon, NY User Rating:
simply, easy recipe that you can add your own variations too
Comfort food for garlic freaks
07/19/2004 at 07:28pm
User: LAUREN from Piscataway, NJ User Rating:
I'm a garlic addict, and this reeeally satisfies, with lots of crusty Italian Bread, or Texas Toast, for spreading that buttery garlic all over. I usually make this with pre-peeled garlic cloves (a large jar from the produce section does the trick) and yields a terrific result. Another option is keeping the cloves in their paper, and then just squeeeezing a clove or two out for buttering purposes later.
eh....
07/19/2004 at 05:53pm
User: ALLISON from olympia, WA User Rating:
While this recipe was simple, peeling the garlic is a pain in the butt. And if you are not going to make garlic toast out of this, then I highly recommend cutting back on the oil as there is just WAY too much here. The garlic cloves were fantastic though, and I combined them in some mashed potatoes for a perfect side dish. The chicken itself was moist but just lacked in flavor. I will be trying a different recipe next time, I think.
40 cloves
07/19/2004 at 05:19pm
User: DANIEL from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This recipe bosts a variety of flavors most of which is of course garlic. There is a great chicken flavor mixed with the garlic. The garlic toast made with the oil and oven roasted garlic was magnificant. Everyone should try this simple dish, it will be a keeper!!
Very Good
07/19/2004 at 02:15pm
User: BRANDI from Ft Campbell, KY User Rating:
I liked this recipe adn the degree of ease it had with it. The only complaint I have is that there was not a lot of flavor. I don't know if I did somethign wrong or what but the outside tasted great but once the skin was gone teh inside did not taste that good but as long as you ate everythign together it was good.
Mmm!
07/18/2004 at 11:47pm
User: LEO from Canoga Park, CA User Rating:
The Chicken was so moist. The Flavor of the garlic was infused in thechicken. You can use different variations on the herb used. I use fresh rosemary instead of thyme. It was Great.
Yeow
07/17/2007 at 09:17pm
User: Smokey from Lincoln, NE User Rating:
This is a great recipe. I love the old-world simplicity of the dish, the quickness of preparation, and of course the finished product, which was totally amazing. The meat is moist and fall-apart tender, delicately infused with herby, garlicy goodness. The soft, sweet garlic cloves are a truly tasty bonus. We also made garlic bread with the leftover oil, garlic cloves and some Reggiano, just as Alton suggested on the show. Definitely a dish I will make repeatedly.
Awesome
07/17/2007 at 05:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy and very good
wow
07/17/2007 at 04:58pm
User: Terra from CHATTANOOGA, TN User Rating:
I just love this and Alton made it so simple to do Thanks my family LOVED IT
garlic chicken
07/16/2004 at 10:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
okay
Its great for good eats
07/15/2004 at 02:38pm
User: JAN from New Iberia, LA User Rating:
Its a awsome recipe, its one of the best garlic recipes their is!!!!!!!!!!
Delicious!
07/14/2004 at 11:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The chicken is incredible; and if you saw the show, you know Alton recommended using the cloves and oil to make garlic toast. It's Delicious!
Keeps the vampires away
07/06/2004 at 12:09pm
User: K from Columbia, MD User Rating:
I loved this dish -- especially spreading the garlic on warm bread. It was a bit too heavy on the garlic for the rest of my family though. I'll make it again, but maybe with just 20 cloves.
Garlic Lovers
07/02/2006 at 02:34pm
User: ROBERT from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Love the Garlic bread that goes with this dish.
Easy and so tasty
07/01/2007 at 09:54am
User: Lydia from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I had seen and eaten this dish in the past but other recipes were so complicated. Alton's version was easy and perfect.
Great for a Crowd, Too!
07/01/2005 at 03:51pm
User: Kathy from Hackettstown, NJ User Rating:
We made this for dinner a few times for just the four of us. I made it again when we had 50 people here for a party and it was a hit! I used legs, thighs and breasts. I browned them in 2 dutch ovens on the stovetop. Then, I put the browned chicken in a huge tin pan, poured on the olive oil, poured on the garlic cloves (got a big container of peeled cloves from Sams Club), and then placed sprigs of thyme and rosemary all around. I baked it, and then just reheated it the next day. It was ALL eaten - and I had a huge buffet of food. I have out the recipe several times that day!
Great Eats
06/30/2004 at 12:18pm
User: GLEN from Eugene, OR User Rating:
The hardest part is peeling all the garlic. It tasted great.
Not exactly what I thought it'd be
06/29/2007 at 03:41pm
User: Kay from Hamilton, AL User Rating:
Easy enough... perhaps too simple a recipe? I hate to say anything less than wonderful regarding an Alton recipe... but, for us, the dish was lacking in complexity. I'd try it again but use another recipe.
The best
06/16/2005 at 06:48pm
User: Aneesa from Laramie, WY User Rating:
This chicken comes out moist and delicious, the garlic is not overpowering at all!
Amazing!
06/15/2005 at 02:26am
User: Mark from Denver, CO User Rating:
This is soooooooo good. Just beware eating all 40 peices of Garlic yourself. It will really clean out your system :)
Alton Brown's 40 Cloves & A Chicken
06/15/2004 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Deeeelicious!
Fing-Garlickin' Good!
06/13/2006 at 03:57pm
User: Sarah from Keokuk, IA User Rating:
40 Cloves and a Chicken is absolute bliss for the garlic lovers out there. The cloves are a sweet mellow version of themselves after being cooked for and hour and a half. They are delectable smashed onto a crusty sourdough bread and toasted for a few minutes. (Or even not toasted.) The chicken comes out so moist and tasty. We love this dish! Thanks Alton Brown!
You can never have to much garlic
06/13/2005 at 09:20pm
User: Anna from University Place, WA User Rating:
We love garlic and this dish is a little bit of heaven. Prep time is quick and once you get it in the oven you have time to prepare other items. Alton you rock!
OMG
06/07/2007 at 07:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
takes a little time to get all those cloves ready, but this is heavenly
Easy Excellence
06/05/2006 at 02:48pm
User: Jennifer from palm beach gardens, FL User Rating:
Make it for the family or guests. This could not be easier or more delicious. The chicken is moist and and seasoned perfectly every time. Make sure you have good bread to soak up all of the yummy juice!
This one scales well
06/03/2005 at 12:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Use a whole chicken, parts or cuts in nearly any amount - still works well
Delicious
06/01/2006 at 05:09pm
User: Ashley from Thornton, CO User Rating:
This is one of the best chicken dishes I've had. My dad loves to make it all the time and usually makes it when he has company. Way to go Alton! =)
awful burnt garlic taste
05/30/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Josh from Providence, RI User Rating:
i followed the recipe and my chicken was dry and had an awful burnt garlic tastes
The only way to roast a chicken
05/28/2008 at 06:52pm
User: Gloria from West Jordan, UT User Rating:
I will never make roasted chicken any other way now that I have this recipe! I was a little hesitant to use so much garlic, but cooking it mellows it and my family was fighting over the roasted garlic cloves. We love Alton's recipes and my kids love to watch his show with me. Keep up the good work AB!
Great Flavor!
05/28/2005 at 10:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this recipe along with a similar recipe from his book "I'm Just Here for the Food" (great book!). The other recipe calls for garlic (not nearly as much), shallots, parsley and thyme. I also add rosemary. To peel the garlic, I just smash it with a chefs knife and pick the garlic out. It doesn't need to be whole for the recipe to work. This is a fantastic, easy, quick to prepare recipe; my kids and my husband LOVE it!
the best chicken I've ever had!
05/23/2007 at 09:12pm
User: Patty from Twin Falls, ID User Rating:
I normally dont eat chicken on the bone. There is something about it that just grosses me out. But when my hubby made this, I loved it. The chicken is so tender it falls right off the bone. and the fat just melts off. The garlic carmelizes and is so sweet. It really is the best chicken I've ever had. we make it at least once a month.
AWESOME- falls off the bone & flavorful!
05/22/2008 at 03:37pm
User: Stephanie from Ft Wayne, IN User Rating:
I have tried many of Alton's recipes in the past and have never been disappointed! This one was no exception. It was easy and so delicious. The only changes I made were, I only used 3 bulbs of garlic and about 1/4 cup of olive oil, plenty of salt & pepper and 1 tbs Mrs. Dash seasoning. My family LOVED it! I will be making this again and again. Thanks, Alton!!
Delicious
05/21/2006 at 12:54pm
User: ROSEANN from Huntley, IL User Rating:
Wow I loved this. But then again I love garlic. This was not as over bearing as I thought it would be. Plus putting the delicious garlic cloves on crusty bread was a plus. We inhaled it!
40 cloves
05/21/2005 at 05:48pm
User: GREG from Thornton, CO User Rating:
Seemed like the chicken was a little dry...Reduce the amount of thyme and you will be fine...would suggest using basil instead. First time I cooked the recipe it did not turn out as good as it smelled. I will try again and not cook it as long and get rid of the thyme....
Easy and delicious
05/18/2006 at 12:01am
User: DEREK from Brookfield, WI User Rating:
Dirt simple to make and very good. Server with some bread and dip the bread in the pan drippings.
Oh my!
05/16/2006 at 08:27pm
User: BARBARA from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
This is to die for! The garlic and olive oil in the chicken is just the best! I couldn't stop! I would judge your cooking time of the size of your chicken pieces, as mine did not need the 1 1/2 hours. I cooked for about 70 minutes. I then took the chicken out of the oil and garlic and mashed the devine garlic cloves in the olive oil with a bit of chicken stock. Use as a dip for french bread and you will be in heaven. Also good over mashed potatoes and the chicken. This will be a regular in my house!!
I can't say enough about this recipe
05/15/2007 at 12:19am
User: Gordon from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Where do I begin? This was absolutely fantastic. Everyone wanted this (very simple) recipe. Yum.
delicious comfort food!
05/12/2007 at 12:54pm
User: Carolyn from ann arbor, MI User Rating:
Very easy, everybody loves it. You do have to commit to the smell of roasted garlic for a while, but that's just a bonus for me.
Great!
05/10/2005 at 06:41pm
User: JENNIFER from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
My chicken loving husband said this was the best chicken I had ever cooked.
v. garlicky
05/10/2004 at 04:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty easy - few ingredients and doesn't need to be checked on once you stick it in the oven. Highly recommend watching the episode, which is more detailed than the recipe on this website and also tells you how to make terrific garlic bread.
loved it
05/08/2005 at 08:46pm
User: MARK from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
the chicken was tender, moist, delicious, a real winner. but the garlic and oil was absolutely amazing on bread.
A house favorite!
05/06/2008 at 01:55am
User: Sarah from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
We make this at least every two weeks. The ingredients are cheap, the chicken is so tender, and making the garlic toast with the oil is a must!
The garlic pieces are fantastic.
04/25/2006 at 04:34pm
User: Jared from Auburn, CA User Rating:
I've made this half a dozzen times for the family. The kids love the chicken and the adults fight over the garlic cloves that have been roasting in chicken fat and olive oil. Serve with some bread to spread the garlic on and to dip in the juice.
Garlic
04/18/2007 at 10:35pm
User: Marita from Kodiak, AK User Rating:
If you really like garlic and just love the smell and taste of tyme, then this is the best. We made this at home one night and used the olive oil and garlic as a spread and dip on our dinner rolls next to the chicken. Wonderful!
awesome
04/14/2005 at 02:17pm
User: CHERYL from denton, TX User Rating:
the chicken was very tender and flavorful the garlic was excellent on french bread. I loved it! I passed this on to alot of friends and family...I was impressed Cher Denton, TX
Really good and easy!
04/10/2006 at 09:42pm
User: Shauna from Beale AFB, CA User Rating:
This is a family favorite!
very tasty
04/09/2005 at 02:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was easy to prepare and very tasty. The chicken was falling off the bones and very moist, however, there was just too much garlic!
Fabulous, tender, flavorful but not overpowering
04/06/2005 at 11:00pm
User: Colette from Novi, MI User Rating:
The chicken was falling-off-the-bone tender. The garlic smell wasn't off-putting like you would think it would be. The hardest part of this recipe is peeling the 40 cloves! Next time I might cut down on the oil a little bit, but other than that it was FANTASTIC!!!
Yum!
04/05/2005 at 07:05pm
User: Chris from San Francicso, CA User Rating:
This was super easy to make and tasted great! I cut the recipe down for two people with no problems, and with less chicken it only took around 45 minutes to cook. The roasted garlic smell is really strong, and it will linger for the rest of the night (which I think is a good thing).
yumm
04/02/2007 at 04:36pm
User: andrew from arlington, VA User Rating:
didn't have the ambition to cut my own whole chicken, but it turned out great with white meat quarters i substituted. the chicken was so juicy. only downside, i had garlic-breath for a whole week!
Amazing
03/31/2007 at 11:48am
User: Kristy from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I could just make myself sick eating this stuff. It's so good I don't want to stop.
Oh my GOD!
03/31/2006 at 07:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is absoluty heaven. We generally cook this on weekend because of the time is takes in the oven. When we decide to make it I spend the whole week salivating over it. The cloves of garlic are absolutely wonderful and there are rarely any leftovers.
peeling forever
03/31/2005 at 07:20am
User: LAUREN from Binghamton, NY User Rating:
The chicken was great, we loved it. But there has GOT to be an easier way to peel 40 cloves of garlic. The prep time listed could not possibly have included peeling time...
Yummmmy
03/28/2005 at 11:51am
User: ANGELA from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This is super easy and delicious, besides having to peel the garlic cloves. I used dried thyme because my market was out of fresh and we made garlic toast with the oil and roasted garlic. We loved it and will make it again!
I love garlic
03/24/2006 at 07:41am
User: michelle from hewitt, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was super easy to make and take with me. It was a hit with everyone, even my husband who is not fond of garlic.
The best
03/24/2005 at 08:50pm
User: AUSTIN from Menomonee Falls, WI User Rating:
I just cooked this and I hate garlic and this tasest great! I didn't think I would like it.
Melts in your mouth
03/24/2005 at 01:36am
User: AMY from Elmhurst, IL User Rating:
This recipe is fantastic - couldn't be simpler! I'm a lazy cook as I just got a big package of boneless chicken didn't bother with the stove top but did Alton's turkey trick and cranked the oven for a half hour with the chicken uncovered for a little browning then added the garlic and rest of the oil and covered it -- yum, yum!!!!
Sweet!! :P
03/22/2006 at 05:05pm
User: Jan from New Iberia, LA User Rating:
This recipe is great, Alton Brown ROCKS!! :P
eezy peezy
03/16/2007 at 10:06am
User: Dustin from Columbia, SC User Rating:
If you like garlic, you will love this recipe. One of the few meals that my three picky kids will clean their plate without a fuss!
Better the day after!
03/13/2007 at 11:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great the first day but even better the next. Pack in fridge with the roasted garlic and smear a few on the chicken.
Easy & delicious.
03/11/2006 at 05:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ingredients and instructions are easy. Most helpful is having the right tools (i.e. get a good pan). Great for beginners (like me!).
This was great!
03/05/2007 at 07:55am
User: Heather from Gulf Shores, AL User Rating:
We don't like dark meat chicken, so I used skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6). I sprinkled with salt and pepper and rubbed with olive oil, then browned them on both sides in a nonstick skillet that had a little olive oil in it. While it was browning I put 1/2 c of olive oil, thyme and rosemary in a baking dish. I added the chicken to the dish, spooned some of the oil and herbs over it then added 3.5 heads of peeled garlic cloves. Then I just covered it and baked for 90 mins. The chicken was moist and pretty from the browning; the garlic was soft and mild. I spooned the oil mixture over the chicken and spread a clove of garlic over each piece. I served it with mashed potatoes and spinach sauteed with fresh garlic and crushed red pepper in olive oil. Next time I will add a little more herbs and garlic and probably some crushed red pepper, but We all loved this!!
Best Chicken EVER
03/04/2006 at 01:03pm
User: Eugene from Lake Hiawatha, NJ User Rating:
I had to try this recipe as soon as I saw the episode. It was easy to do and it was also more delicious than I could have imagined! I recommend this to everyone, even those that don't think they like garlic.
The Best part of it was the oil and garlic
03/02/2006 at 12:30pm
User: MARISOL from Linden, NJ User Rating:
This was just ok. Nothing special about it but my family and I did enjoy the oil and garlic with sliced french bread, it was awesome. It tasted like bread and dip that I had before in a restaurant.
Good and Quick
02/28/2007 at 09:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to make. The chicken is moist and the garlic bread is AMAZING!!
Super Yummy!!
02/25/2007 at 04:51pm
User: sheriece from Cordova, TN User Rating:
This dish is just incredibly easy and delicious. The garlic flavor mellows out completely and you are left with some awesome chicken. We served it for company with mashed potatoes, french bread, and broccolini. It was awesome and a hit with everyone. Also, save the garl