Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit
Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
Cook garlic, thyme, and 3/4 cup oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, uncovered, until garlic is very tender but not golden, about 25 minutes.
While garlic is cooking, pat chicken pieces dry and rub all over with butter and remaining tablespoon oil.
Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
Arrange chicken, skin sides up, in a shallow baking pan and roast 20 minutes.
Transfer garlic to a small bowl along with 1 tablespoon garlic oil and mash with a fork.
Spread mashed garlic over skin of roasted chicken, then return chicken to oven and roast until just cooked through and skin is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.