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Chicken with 40 Garlic Cloves

Recipe by Chef Michel Dumas

Crispy chicken braised with 40 confit garlic cloves, flambéed with cognac, deglazed with white wine and coated with a velvety sauce of cream, lemon and thyme. A richly flavored dish, perfect for a gourmet dinner.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
29m
Prep
1h 18m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$26.50
Per serving:$6.63

Critical Success Points

  • Trim excess fat from the chicken
  • Heat the pan to the proper temperature
  • Sear the chicken without moving it
  • Covered slow cooking to prevent garlic from burning
  • Flambé the cognac safely
  • Deglaze and reduce the white wine correctly

Safety Warnings

  • Flambé the cognac: keep your face away, have a lid within reach.
  • Handle very hot oil: avoid splatters.
  • Use kitchen gloves if necessary to handle the hot pan.

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