This garlic chicken is moist, delicious and very quick to throw together. It is such an appetising and enjoyable way to make chicken.
It goes great with baby roast potatoes and a side salad. It doesn't really need anything else. I actually don't even bother with the salad or potatoes sometimes!
With just a few simple ingredients, you end up with a recipe that is rustic and scrummy! It is one of my favourites. The garlic in its skin becomes soft, sweet, succulent and so delicious.
When you see how much garlic is in the chicken, please don't be put off! It is absolutely delicious! However if you don't like garlic, obviously steer clear. I can pretend there is a really subtle garlic undertone, but that would be lying. This chicken is basically what you would make for a leaving party for vampires.
As i mentioned yesterday, i am at my mums house at the moment and she is having her kitchen done which means i have NO access to a kitchen at all. It's torture. I am dying to make so many new recipes! OK, i know it shouldn't be such a huge issue. I suppose i am just so used to being in the kitchen! I do kind of feel like we are camping though.
I still somehow manage to fill the time. It isn't like we are sat around twiddling our thumbs. Yesterday after getting some work done, we got out of the house for a lovely little wander with my sisters and kids. The kids had a great time just being kids!
Also yesterday, we updated our 'about' page to reflect some new changes that are happening around the blog at the moment, including my foray into learning about traditional medicine/nutrition. I start my course towards the end of August and will be studying for the next 3 years should i choose to continue to the full course! I will be providing more information in the coming weeks and will of course be sharing as i am learning! So exciting!
Garlic Chicken
Very garlicky roast chicken that takes very little effort to make.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs skin on
- Salt to taste
- Pepper
- 2 gtbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 Bulbs Garlic divided but unpeeled
- 50 ml Chicken Stock
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to gas mark 6/200 C.
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Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Slash the chicken 2 to 3 times
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In a small non stick pan add the oil, and butter.
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Add the chicken and sear for 3 minutes each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In a large oven tray, arrange the chickenm garlic and pour in the stock.
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Cover with foil. Bake in the oven for around 1 hour or until juices run clear when a fork is inserting into the thickest part of the chicken.
Recipe Notes
Other flavourings can be added and rubbed into the chicken before searing. Good options are Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Cumin.
Swayam says
Garlic is one of my favourite ingredients to cook with. Chicken and garlic pair so well and the pictures just look heavenly
Safira says
Thank you it is so delicious!
Kushi says
I love garlic and use it in most of my recipes. This combo is just amazing. Can't wait to try this out 🙂
Safira says
Thank you! It is such an easy recipe and doesn't require much thought!
Jagruti says
I am sure chicken lovers will enjoy this dish fully.
Safira says
They do! Thank you 🙂
Kylee says
Is there really such a thing as too much garlic? This chicken looks amazing. Perfect for a Sunday dinner with family
Safira says
Totally agree! No such thing as too much!
Priya says
I love garlic! Chicken looks so yummy and I bet it would have been finished in minutes..
Safira says
Me too! Yes it doesn't stay around long in my house!