I love traditional French recipes so much, like French Onion Soup and Croque Madame. Or Disneyland’s inspired Monte Cristo Sandwich.
How to make Garlic Chicken (Poulet aux Quarante Gousses d’Ail):
Boil Garlic: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil then separate the garlic cloves and add them to the water. Boil for 1 minute, drain water, and peel garlic. Brown Chicken and Cook: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of chicken then add to a very hot pan with butter and oil. Cook until the skin is golden brown. Spread the garlic cloves around chicken and add thyme and bay leaf. Cover and cook over medium low for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Make Sauce: Place chicken on a plate and cover to keep warm. Pour wine into skillet then cook until liquid has been reduced by half. Whisk cornstarch into chicken stock then add to pan, cooking until sauce has slightly thickened. Add remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter then taste sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve: Remove chicken to a serving platter and pour sauce over chicken. Spread the sweet cooked garlic cloves on top of a baguette or piece of crusty bread.
Serve With:
French Green Beans (Hericots Verts) Roasted Vegetables or Mashed Potatoes No Knead Artisan Bread or a green salad
I originally shared this recipe January 2020. Updated August 2024.
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