40 Cloves and a Chicken

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• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  Jon Huntington Beach, Cal., CA 11-07-2009

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  Simplicity Rules!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This was incredibly easy, yet I was astonished by how great it turned out. The chicken was tender, flavorful., and took on... the garlic flavor. The sauce/juices were great, but there was not enough of them. Next time, I think I'll add a good white wine (whiuch I did this time, but a very small amount) and maybe a little chicken broth and increase the garlic and thyme, etc. accordingly. The garlic cloves turned out fantastic with an exquisite flavor--sweet, but not in a sugary way--just rich and excellent. I made this Halloween evening and believe this will be my go-to Halloween recipe again, but not just for Halloween. Any time. Great job AB!Read more

• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  James Milwaukee, WI 11-05-2009

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  Simple and Amazing!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This was my first Good Eats recipe attempt, and it went great. I would have liked the flavor to be deeper in the chicken,... which I'll try to improve on next time. The olive oil and garlic turned in to a great gravy for mashed potatoes, as well as for making garlic bread like Alton does on the show.Read more

• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  Kevin Rochester, NY 11-02-2009

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  Incredible!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  AB has been my Guru for a few months now as I've taken up cooking as a hobby. I've been happy with every recipe of his that... I've tried, but this is the best so far! This is by far the best chicken dish I've ever cooked, and quite possibly the best I've ever eaten. My wife loved it too, and she's a fussy eater. I followed the instructions to the letter, except that my chicken was done after just an hour in the oven. As good as it was, I was wondering if the reduced cooking time might have cut down on the garlic infusion a bit. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bulbs were sweet and spreadable, but I still wonder how it would have been if I'd left it in for the suggested hour and a half. Given the amount of oil I doubt the chicken would have dried out too much, but maybe it would have taken on more flavor. I may experiment next time and see how long I can go without it becoming dry.Read more

• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  Allisha Long Beach, CA 11-02-2009

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  Forty cloves of goodness!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  Garlic may be the main character of this dish, but I think Thyme is the real star. Thyme made the chicken taste and smell... soooo good! It was very easy to put together and everything is already on hand. The olive oil turned into a nice "sauce" as everything flavored it, and I did not mind the oil at all. Unfortunately, it does not stand up to a good leftover, so make sure you eat all of it with good company in one sitting.Read more

• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  Loretta Cary, NC 10-29-2009

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  Love this recipe!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I've made this recipe several times and really enjoy it. Sometimes I add a little rosemary with the thyme. I found that the... breast is too dry so I only make this with thighs and drumsticks. I also cut down on the cooking time to 1 hour. Have a lot of bread on hand to dip into the oil and roasted garlic. Yum!Read more

• recipe 40 Cloves and a Chicken
  Sandy Memphis, TN 10-27-2009

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  no fuss recipe

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This is such a simple recipe, with a very short ingredient list. This is perfect for the everyday cook, who can't remember 20... ingredients while grocery shopping, and doesn't care to spend hours slaving over a meal. The chicken came out so moist and tender, infused with garlic flavor. I made it with just drumsticks, a very affordable dish. The cloves are a treat themselves, spread on some bread.Read more