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40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken
A community recipe for 40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 each Chicken
- ¼ cup Country Roast Chicken Seasoning
- 40 cloves Garlic smashed
- As needed Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon thinly sliced
- ½ bunch Thyme
- 5 sprigs Rosemary
- ½ bunch Parsley
Make it
Method
- 1
Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.
- 3
Heat garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.
- 4
In this step, work quickly. If using a bag, place garlic in and stuff it in the cavity. If not, just stuff it in.
- 5
Coat chicken with olive oil. Place herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put lemon slices on top.
- 6
Put chicken breast side up on top and bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Turn the temperature up to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 45 more minutes or until the internal temperature in both the thigh and breast reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- 8
Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4629560, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.