40-Clove Garlic Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken thighs, dusted in flour mixture
40 cloves garlic, peeled
3 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in the center.
Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag.
Coat chicken in seasoned flour.
Shake off excess flour.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat.
Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan.
Add garlic, celery and onion; saute until lightly browned.
Add wine, broth, and herbs, then arrange browned chicken on top, skin side up; bring to a simmer.
Cover the pan; transfer to the oven and braise 45 minutes.
Makes 6 chicken thighs with sauce.