Ingredients
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1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 lb. bone in, skinned chicken pieces
salt and ground pepper
40 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 3/4 c. dry white wine
4 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
3 Tbsp. cognac
fresh parsley
12 1/2 thick slices coarse bread
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Heat oil in heavy flameproof casserole dish wide enough to accommodate single layer of chicken.
Add chicken, salt and pepper.
Saute for 5 minutes on both sides; remove from pot.
Add garlic, all but 1 clove; saute until brown. Don't worry about scorching.
Spread cloves; return chicken to pot.
Add wine, thyme and rosemary; cover.
Bake for 55 minutes; remove from oven.
Heat cognac in small pan and light.
Pour over chicken; shake until flames die.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Toast bread lightly; rub extra garlic (cut) on both sides of bread.
To serve, place 2 pieces of bread on each plate, chicken, garlic cloves and sauce.
Spread extra garlic cloves on bread.
Enjoy.
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