**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Alton Brown's "Good Eats: 40 Cloves and a Chicken"**
Prepare to embark on a tantalizing adventure as we delve into the world of "Good Eats: 40 Cloves and a Chicken," a culinary masterpiece brought to you by the renowned Alton Brown. This comprehensive guide not only features the iconic "40 Cloves and a Chicken" recipe, but also offers a collection of delectable dishes that will elevate your cooking skills and impress your taste buds. From the aromatic "Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges" to the refreshing "Easy Pickled Beets," each recipe is meticulously crafted to create a harmonious symphony of flavors. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a culinary haven as we explore the flavors and techniques that make this episode of "Good Eats" truly unforgettable.
GOOD EATS 40 CLOVES AND A CHICKEN (ALTON BROWN)
Tender and succulent, this is fall-off-the-bone chicken, with tons of roasted garlic! This recipe can be made quicker and without too much fuss, it's suggested to purchase whole garlic cloves already peeled. They are usually found in a jar in the produce section and sometimes even packed in oil. :)
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with 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.
40 CLOVES AND A CHICKEN
Low and slow cooking transforms this garlic-filled chicken dish into a golden brown, juicy braise.Despite the fact that this recipe is classic European peasant fare, modern cooks tend to avoid it because unless you have a chronic vampire problem, 40 cloves seems...excessive. Ah! But when cooked into the chicken, the garlic becomes smooth and sweet and produces an aroma that wraps the kitchen like a hug. Make sure you have bread on hand to spread the soft garlic cloves onto and don't forget to sop up that oil. Yes, all of it. This recipe first appeared in Season 4 of Good Eats.
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Mains
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces on all sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- In an 11-inch straight-sided, oven-safe saute pan set over high heat, cook the chicken until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup oil, the thyme, and garlic cloves. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set aside for 15 minutes with the lid on. Serve family-style with plenty of toasted bread to spread the softened, fragrant garlic on.
BROILED, BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Position the oven rack 8 inches from the flame/coil and turn broiler to high. Crack peppercorns with a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground. Add garlic and salt and work well. Add lemon zest and work just until you can smell lemon. Add just enough oil to form a paste.
- Check out your refrigerator for onions, carrots and celery that are a little past their prime. Cut vegetables into pieces and place in a deep roasting pan.
- Place chicken on a plastic cutting board breast-side down. Using kitchen shears, cut ribs down one side of back bone and then the other and remove. Open chicken like a book and remove the keel bone separating the breast halves by slicing through the thin membrane covering it, then by placing two fingers underneath the bone and levering it out. Turn chicken breast-side up and spread out like a butterfly by pressing down on the breast and pulling the legs towards you. Loosen the skin at the neck and the edges of the thighs. Evenly distribute the garlic mixture under the skin, saving 2 teaspoons for the jus. Drizzle the skin with oil and rub in, being sure to cover the bird evenly. Drizzle oil on bone side of chicken as well.
- Arrange bird in roasting pan, breast up, atop vegetables.
- Place pan in oven being sure to leave the oven door ajar. Check bird in 10 minutes. If the skin is a dark mahogany, hold the drumstick ends with paper towels and flip bone-side up. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Juices must run clear. Remove and place chicken into a deep bowl and cover loosely with foil.
- Tilt pan so that any fat will pool at corner. Siphon this off with a bulb baster. (This fat is great in vinaigrettes). Set pan over 2 burners set on high. Deglaze pan with a few shots of red wine and scrape brown bits from bottom using a carrot chunk held with tongs. Add chicken stock, thyme, the remaining garlic paste and reduce briefly to make a jus. Strain out vegetables and discard. Slice chicken onto plates or serve in quarters. Sauce lightly with jus and serve.
GOOD EATS CHICKEN STOCK (FROM ALTON BROWN)
Make and share this Good Eats Chicken Stock (From Alton Brown) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Stocks
Time 6h
Yield 5 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken, vegetables, and herbs and spices in 12-quart stockpot. Set opened steamer basket directly on ingredients in pot and pour over water. Cook on high heat until you begin to see bubbles break through the surface of the liquid.
- Turn heat down to medium low so that stock maintains low, gentle simmer. Skim the scum from the stock with a spoon or fine mesh strainer every 10 to 15 minutes for the first hour of cooking and twice each hour for the next 2 hours. Add hot water as needed to keep bones and vegetables submerged. Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large stockpot or heatproof container discarding the solids. Cool immediately in large cooler of ice or a sink full of ice water to below 40 degrees. Place in refrigerator overnight.
- Remove solidified fat from surface of liquid and store in container with lid in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or in freezer for up to 3 months. Prior to use, bring to boil for 2 minutes. Use as a base for soups and sauces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 104.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.3
40 CLOVES AND A CHICKEN
Steps:
- 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.
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken for the most flavor. A 3- to 4-pound chicken is a good size.
- Brown the chicken in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This will help to seal in the juices and give the chicken a nice color.
- Add the garlic cloves, ginger, and onion to the pot and cook until they are softened. This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice wine, and brown sugar to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This recipe is a delicious and easy way to make chicken. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. It is a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give this one a try!
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