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40 Clove Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from French cuisine, 40 Clove Chicken is a rustic dish that highlights the rich flavor of garlic, traditionally used in French cooking for its health benefits and culinary versatility. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting family meal, showcasing the balance of garlic's pungency with tender chicken. Modern variations may include different herbs or cooking methods, but the essence remains the same: a celebration of simple ingredients and bold flavors.

FrenchFRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
4 chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp poultry seasoning
40 cloves of garlic
4 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp tarragon
5-6 sprigs parsley
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp flour
pasta for serving

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while reducing saturated fat.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth maintains flavor without alcohol.

1

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.

2

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, then add to the pan.

3

Sear the chicken thighs until browned on both sides.

4

Add the garlic cloves and thyme to the pan, then pour in 1 cup of chicken stock.

5

Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

6

Remove the chicken and garlic, then make the sauce by adding the remaining chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, tarragon, milk, and flour to the pan.

7

Whisk until the sauce thickens, then return the chicken and garlic to the pan to coat in the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

browningroasting

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Chicken with 40 Cloves of GarlicGarlic Chicken
Local Name: Poulet aux 40 gousses d'ail

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