40 Cloves and a Chicken

—Not On Website, Alton Brown

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

Directions

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

Calories: 369 calorie
Total Fat: 19.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Cholesterol: 136 milligrams
Sodium: 250 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 grams
Protein: 40 grams
Sugar: 0 grams