Name: Garlic Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic, cloves separated; 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed, trimmed; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.33 cup white wine; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 0.33 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Garlic Chicken

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Whole garlic cloves take on a mild flavor when simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard sauce. Serve this garlic chicken recipe with smashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on September 20, 2023

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How to Peel Garlic

To peel garlic, place it on a cutting board and lay the flat side of a knife on top of it. Place the heel of your hand toward the spine of the knife (not the blade) and apply pressure to the knife by pressing down with the palm of your hand. This crushes the garlic and separates it from the skin. Once the clove is separated, discard the skin and trim the ends.

What Cut of Chicken Should I Use?

We use chicken drumsticks for this recipe, but feel free to use bone-in chicken thighs, which cook in about the same amount of time. To minimize the fat, be sure to remove the skin and trim the thighs thoroughly.

What Type of White Wine Should I Use?

You can use any type of white wine you have on hand, but a dry white wine is ideal since it has little to no residual sugar. Some examples of dry white wines are sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot grigio. If you prefer not to cook with wine, you can use reduced-sodium chicken broth.

What to Serve with Garlic Chicken

Serve with mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower or mashed root vegetables to get every last drop of the luscious sauce.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

2 heads garlic, cloves separated
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed, trimmed
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup white wine
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Directions

Lightly smash garlic cloves with the side of a large knife to loosen the skins. Peel; cut larger ones in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Add chicken to the pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn it over and return the garlic to the pan. Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk broth, mustard, flour and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343	Calories
18g	Fat
7g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 drumsticks & about 1/3 cup sauce
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 33g	67%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Vitamin A 203IU	4%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Sodium 631mg	27%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 37mg	9%
Potassium 471mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.