Chicken in milk with garlic according to the recipe of Jamie Oliver
6 servings
120 minutes
Chicken in milk with garlic is one of Jamie Oliver's iconic dishes, inspired by traditional British and European recipes. Braised in a fragrant milk sauce with garlic, lemon zest, cinnamon, and sage, the chicken becomes incredibly tender, infused with rich and savory notes. During cooking, the milk slightly curdles, creating a velvety sauce that perfectly complements the meat's flavor. This dish surprises with its simplicity while also being sophisticated. Serving it with mashed potatoes or brown rice makes it truly warming and cozy. It's perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion when you want to delight loved ones with rich flavors and aromas of home cooking.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Coat the chicken with half of the vegetable oil, rub salt and pepper inside and out.
- Vegetable oil: 60 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Remove the zest from the lemons and cut it into thick strips. Cut the lemons into wedges and place them inside the chicken.
- Lemon: 2 pieces
4
Cut the leaves from the sage stems. Place the stems inside the chicken and add a few leaves as well.
- Sage: 20 g
5
Cover the chicken and let it marinate at room temperature for half an hour (or 2 hours in the refrigerator).
6
Heat vegetable oil and half of the butter in a large skillet or baking dish. Sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 60 ml
- Butter: 60 g
7
As soon as the oil starts to darken, remove the chicken and pour out the oil.
8
Melt the remaining butter in the same container and return the chicken there. Place garlic around the chicken.
- Butter: 60 g
- Garlic: 7 cloves
9
Place the remaining sage and cinnamon with the chicken, add lemon zest.
- Sage: 20 g
- Cinnamon sticks: 0.5 piece
- Lemon: 2 pieces
10
Pour milk into the mold.
- Milk: 570 ml
11
Cover the mold with a piece of baking paper soaked in water. Place in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 1–1.5 hours.
12
It's best to serve such chicken with mashed potatoes or brown rice.
- Mashed potato: to taste
