Forty Cloves and a Chicken

This was SO easy and SO delicious. I was afraid that much garlic might be overpowering, but the long cooking time made it just perfect!!! Recipe from www.foodnetwork.com, courtesy of Alton Brown

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (broiler or fryer)
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil, plus
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 10  sprigs fresh thyme
• 40  peeled garlic cloves
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown on both sides in a wide fry pan or skillet over high heat.
3. Remove from heat, add oil, thyme, and garlic cloves.
4. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Remove chicken from the oven, let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, carve, and serve.