Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Garlic Lovers Roasted Chicken

1 whole chicken, cleaned (approximately 4 lbs.)
12 cloves garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 T. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/8 C. olive oil
Cooking spray

Lightly spray a 123x9" baking dish with cooking spray. Peel and lightly smash garlic cloves, rub chicken with garlic cloves, then place garlic inside the chicken. Drizzle chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Place chicken, breast side up, in the prepared baking dish.

Bake uncovered at 325 for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 180.

Cool 10 minutes before carving.

Yields = 6-7 servings

Leftover Makeover: Try these great recipes with leftover chicken!

Mexican Chili Stew

Triple Cheese & Chicken Dip

Chicken Pizza

2 comments:

  1. OMGosh you rock, I love how you give left over recipes! You're just amazing, loving it my dear!

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  2. Thank you - I wasn't sure how leftover makeover would go over - but it's a keeper!

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