Oven Roasted Chicken with Forty Garlic Cloves

Elevate your dinner table with this showstopping Oven Roasted Chicken with Forty Garlic Cloves—a fragrant, succulent dish that combines tender whole chicken with the rich, caramelized sweetness of roasted garlic. Perfectly seasoned and stuffed with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and half the garlic cloves, the chicken roasts to golden perfection in a bath of chicken broth and optional white wine. The remaining garlic cloves transform into soft, spreadable treasures during roasting, adding bold flavor to every bite. Basted with pan juices for extra moisture and a glossy finish, this recipe is simple yet indulgent, ideal for everything from Sunday dinners to special occasions. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the aromatic, herb-infused pan sauce for a truly comforting and satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
• 40 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
• 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 piece Lemon
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the chicken, rinse it under cold water, and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Season the chicken generously inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with half of the garlic cloves, the lemon (halved), 3 thyme sprigs, and 2 rosemary sprigs.

Step 5

Rub the outside of the chicken with the softened butter, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil for an extra golden crust.

Step 6

Scatter the remaining garlic cloves around the chicken in a roasting pan.

Step 7

Add the remaining thyme and rosemary sprigs to the pan for extra aroma.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the garlic cloves in the pan.

Step 9

Pour the chicken broth and white wine (if using) into the pan to keep everything moist while cooking.

Step 10

Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 11

Baste the chicken every 30 minutes with the pan juices for extra flavor and moisture.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 13

Carve the chicken and serve with the roasted garlic cloves and pan juices spooned over the top. Pair with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2659.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3240.8

Total Fat 248.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 924mg	0%
Sodium 6131.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 193.3g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 411.8mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2921.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 6.6%