BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC

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Braised Chicken Thighs with 40 Cloves of Garlic image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

40 large cloves hardneck or purple garlic, unpeeled
8 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 small bunch Tuscan kale or spinach, stemmed (if using kale, thinly slice)
4 tablespoons butter
1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup Marsala wine
3 to 4 cups chicken stock
Freshly grated nutmeg
Ciabatta bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Simmer the garlic in a saucepan of water until tender, about 10 minutes (this will soften the flavor). Drain and let cool, then pop the jackets off the cloves and reserve.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the EVOO in a large ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is browned and very crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove the chicken to a plate. Melt the butter into the fat remaining in the skillet and add the mushrooms and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Deglaze with the Marsala, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and add the garlic. Add enough stock to come up and around the chicken but not cover the skin. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter and loosely tent with foil. Reduce the sauce on the stovetop until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the kale and cook until just wilted, then stir in a bit of nutmeg.
  • Spoon the sauce and kale into shallow bowls and top with the chicken. Serve with warm bread for mopping.

Heera G
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler chicken recipes in the future.


Josephine Clark
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves were not overpowering.


Kleisa Kleisa
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the garlic cloves were roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


mafuta christian
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the garlic cloves were delicious. I think I'll try this recipe again with a different cooking method.


Samukelumusa Snenhlahla
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic cloves were soft and caramelized. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


ROJIN KATUWAL
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


AliGul Mirani
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Baryalai Badery
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the garlic cloves were roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Salman Suna
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This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Keith Ferdinand
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Meh. The chicken was a bit dry and the garlic cloves were a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll stick to my usual chicken recipe.


mack rimmer
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Garlic lovers rejoice! This dish is for you. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the garlic cloves were soft and caramelized. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Murtala Suleiman
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and it still turned out great. Served it with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and it was a perfect weeknight meal.


Saabirin Xasan
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The flavours in this dish were amazing! The garlic cloves added a subtle sweetness to the chicken, and the combination of herbs and spices was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again. ?


Umeh Stanley
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This recipe was absolutely divine! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic cloves were soft and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.