Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit
40 min.
4
463kcal

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Indulge in the rich flavors of our Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience while being gluten-free! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves four and is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the garlic confit, which transforms humble garlic cloves into a sweet, buttery delight. Slow-cooked in olive oil with fresh thyme, the garlic becomes incredibly tender and infuses the chicken with a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. The crispy skin of the chicken, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper, complements the rich, aromatic garlic, creating a harmonious balance that will have your taste buds dancing.

With a caloric breakdown that includes a satisfying amount of protein and healthy fats, this dish not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body. Whether you're serving it as a main course for a family dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this mouthwatering meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb chicken quartered
  • 12  garlic clove peeled smashed ( 1 head)
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoons salt 
  •  thyme sprigs fresh
  • tablespoon butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. 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.
  3. While garlic is cooking, pat chicken pieces dry and rub all over with butter and remaining tablespoon oil.
  4. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken, skin sides up, in a shallow baking pan and roast 20 minutes.
  5. Transfer garlic to a small bowl along with 1 tablespoon garlic oil and mash with a fork.
  6. 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.
  7. ·Garlic cloves can be cooked 1 week ahead and kept in oil, covered and chilled.·Leftover garlic oil keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein27.12%
Fat69.97%
Carbs2.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.75
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.14913051543%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.57kcal
23.13%
Fat:35.6g
54.76%
Saturated Fat:9.97g
62.3%
Carbohydrates:3.32g
1.11%
Net Carbohydrates:2.97g
1.08%
Sugar:0.09g
0.1%
Cholesterol:129.99mg
43.33%
Sodium:1279.24mg
55.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.04g
62.08%
Vitamin B3:11.19mg
55.93%
Selenium:24.84µg
35.49%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.33%
Phosphorus:255.84mg
25.58%
Vitamin B5:1.55mg
15.5%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.11%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.41%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.65%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.47%
Iron:1.83mg
10.19%
Potassium:353.77mg
10.11%
Magnesium:36.64mg
9.16%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.54%
Vitamin C:6.62mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.79%
Vitamin K:8.13µg
7.75%
Vitamin A:353.89IU
7.08%
Copper:0.11mg
5.71%
Calcium:40.04mg
4%
Folate:10.55µg
2.64%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.53%
Fiber:0.36g
1.43%
Source:Epicurious