Roasted Chicken Drenched in Garlic Sauce Served atop Garlic Toast
Garlic-Infused Chicken Dinner for Two
Looking for a romantic dinner that packs a punch? Say no more! This garlic-packed dish, perfect for two, is a guaranteed show-stopper with your dinner partner. Roast a chicken to perfection, dipped in a heady garlic jus, paired with garlic-infused croutons for a side. Let the garlic be your weapon against standing alone!
Grocery List:- 2 heads of garlic- Fresh thyme leaves (about 2 tablespoons)- 1 whole chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)- Salt and black pepper- Olive oil- 1 celery stalk- Low-sodium chicken broth (2 1/4 cups)- Day-old crusty white bread (1/2 loaf)
Prep before the big night:- Salt the chicken ahead of time for an extra crispy skin (optional, 1 day before cooking)- Prepare the garlic paste a few hours before cooking
Estimated Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Garlic Paste:- Chop up 1 head of garlic, thyme, and season with salt and olive oil. Set aside.
Chicken and Garlic Jus:- Remove the giblets from the chicken and discard everything but the neck- Season the chicken with salt- Loosen the skin under the chicken breast, thigh, and neck- Massage the garlic paste under the skin and inside the cavity- Toss the remaining garlic, celery, and thyme in olive oil and roast alongside the chicken- Season and oil the chicken, mound the veggies and garlic in the center of a roasting pan, and let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes
Bake the chicken and garlic jus:- Bake the chicken for 15 minutes breast-side down, turn it breast-side up, and continue baking until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F- Remove the chicken, strain the pan juices, and simmer for 5 minutes to make the garlic jus
Garlic Croutons:- Slice and toast the bread, and rub the surface with a raw garlic clove
Serve alongside a crisp white wine and enjoy your intimate, robust, garlic-filled dinner!
Engage in an exotic south-inspired dinner joust with your partner by creating the 'Garlic-Infused Chicken Dinner for Two'. Uncategorized and abundant in nutrition, the use of copious garlic sets the evocative esprit of the meal. Marinate the chicken in a distinctive garlic paste, ensuing a heady garlic jus, while the garlicky croutons complement the dish as an esoteric side. Lastly, ensure a harmonious temperature of 165°F for the chicken before serving this enchanting garlic symphony.
