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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.

120 minutes
Moderate difficulty
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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. 1

    Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.

  3. 3

    Heat garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.

  4. 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. 5

    Coat chicken with olive oil. Place herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put lemon slices on top.

  6. 6

    Put chicken breast side up on top and bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

  7. 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. 8

    Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

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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.