Chicken with onions and garlic
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken with onions and garlic is a comforting dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the cozy aromas of Mediterranean traditions. The simplicity of the ingredients combines with depth of flavor: tender chicken meat, infused with butter, gains a golden crust, while roasted onions provide sweetness and softness. Garlic roasted with the chicken unfolds in a rich sauce that highlights every note of flavor. Thyme adds freshness and a hint of spice, making the dish balanced. This is not just dinner but a true gastronomic delight, perfect for family evenings or festive gatherings. Serve the chicken with crispy bread to enjoy the aromatic sauce and feel the warmth of an Italian home.
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
2
Thoroughly wash the chicken, dry it, and cut it into 8 pieces. Peel the onion and cut it into quarters lengthwise. Peel the garlic.
- Chicken: 1800 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 10 cloves
3
Grease the chicken pieces with softened butter, season with salt and pepper.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Place the chicken in a dish, arrange the onion and garlic next to it, and add thyme sprigs. Send it to the oven for 20 minutes until the juices are released. Baste the chicken and vegetables and cook for another 15-20 minutes until done and golden brown. Transfer the chicken, all the onion, and 7 cloves of garlic to a plate.
- Chicken: 1800 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 6 stems
5
Mash the remaining garlic with the chicken juices and strain through a sieve. Pour over the chicken and serve.
- Garlic: 10 cloves