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Garlic Lover's Chicken

- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 30 Min
This chicken is juicy and flavorful, with a perfectly mellow garlic flavor. Serve Garlic Lover's Chicken tonight and enjoy the tastes of comfort.
What You'll Need
- 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic head, separated into cloves (about 15)
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chicken in a roasting pan; set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together oil, basil, salt, and pepper; brush over chicken then place garlic cloves over and inside chicken.
- Roast chicken 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, or until golden and no pink remains, basting occasionally. Cut into pieces and serve with pan juices.
Notes
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our free eCookbook, Piece-by-Piece: 20 Easy Chicken Recipes for Drumsticks, Thighs & More.
jlb6568 6570965
Mar 28, 2015
This dish did not deliver the wonderful garlicky taste we had expected. And it made a huge mess of my oven. Ugh...what a disappointment!
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