10 Garlic Clove Chicken
My love for roast chicken continues—and this recipe is officially in first place. This 10 garlic clove chicken is rich, comforting, and unbelievably flavorful. The silky sauce made with wine, butter, and olive oil coats every bite. And the garlic? Ten whole cloves bring deep, aromatic flavor that makes this dish unforgettable.
Even better, this easy roast chicken is simple enough that anyone can make it. The prep is fast. The ingredients are minimal. Yet the payoff tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant.
Use Any Bone-In Chicken
Don’t have a whole chicken? No problem. Use bone-in chicken thighs, drumsticks, or bone-in chicken breasts. They all work beautifully.
Bone-in chicken keeps the meat juicy and tender. The skin also crisps up nicely, giving you that perfect balance of crunchy exterior and moist interior. This makes it ideal for a weeknight chicken dinner when you want big flavor without extra work.
Why This Recipe Works
The combination of garlic, wine, and butter creates a naturally rich sauce. As the chicken roasts, the garlic softens and sweetens. The pan juices thicken into a glossy, savory coating that pairs perfectly with rice, roasted potatoes, or a bright salad.
Furthermore, this gluten free chicken dinner requires only one pan. Simple, satisfying, and loaded with flavor—just how dinner should be.
Pro Tip:
Roast the garlic cloves whole—don’t chop them. Whole cloves caramelize, soften, and bring a sweeter, deeper flavor to the sauce.
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10 Garlic Clove Chicken
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Should be called Marry Me Chicken – it’s that good!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, backbone removed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided in half
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups white wine
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- small bunch fresh parsley, chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F with a cast iron skillet or dutch oven heated up inside.
- Once the oven is preheated, remove the skillet. Place the chicken in the middle of the pan, breast and skin side up. Drizzle with olive oil and spread the butter over the skin, as best you can. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour the wine in the skillet around the chicken and place the garlic cloves in the wine (on the sides of the chicken).
- Roast for 55-65 minutes or until the skin is crispy brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and place the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the sauce and let melt. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing into. Enjoy with the pan sauce and garlic cloves.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: chicken
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: dinner
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