40 Cloves of Garlic Roast Chicken
- 1 whole Roasting Chicken (4 To 5 Pounds)
- 40 cloves Garlic, Peeled
- Fresh Oregano To Taste
- 3 Carrots, Peeled And Sliced Into Chunks
- 1 Onion, Peeled And Sliced Into Chunks
- 1 pound Baby Potatoes, To Serve On The Side (optional)
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Drizzling
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Clean your chicken and pat it dry.
- Place all the garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity, along with a few sprigs of fresh oregano.
- Truss your chicken.
- Line the Dutch oven with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
- Place carrot and onion pieces in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Place the chicken in the Dutch oven on top of the vegetables.
- If roasting potatoes, place them around the chicken in the Dutch oven.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Pour broth into the Dutch oven.
- Place the lid on.
- Place the chicken into the oven and let it roast for about 2 hours, till the internal temperature reaches at least 170 degrees F (use a meat thermometer to check for doneness).
- The roasting time will vary based on the size of your birdyou want it to roast till its well cooked, but not so long that it dries out.
- I recommend basting every 15 minutes with the broth and pan juices.
- During the last 15-20 minutes of roasting, drizzle the chicken skin with olive oil; this will help it turn dark and crispy.
- Remove and let stand before carving.
- Carve and serve with a smile.
- Tips and tricks: You can add honey over the chicken if desired.
- This adds extra sweetness, but will make the skin turn quite black.
- You can use any type of a kosher sauce over top as well.
chicken, garlic, fresh oregano, carrots, onion, potatoes, kosher salt, pepper, chicken broth, extra virgin
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/40-cloves-of-garlic-roast-chicken/ (may not work)