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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Garlic Chicken

Garlic Chicken

By: Rebecca  |  Published: February 12, 2019  |  Updated: July 9, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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Garlic Chicken is a delicious dairy-free dinner recipe that’s easy enough for weeknights and refined enough for special occasions. Made with chicken, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Serve this recipe over Mashed Potatoes or alongside risotto and Garlic Bread.

Garlic Chicken is a delicious dairy-free dinner recipe that's easy enough for weeknights and refined enough for special occasions. Made with chicken, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Roasted Garlic Chicken is a family favorites recipe that we’ve been making for years.

My husband first discovered the recipe from Alton Brown about 5 or 6 years ago and we make it a lot for meal prep and family get-togethers.

You might also know it as 40 Cloves And A Chicken, yup, that’s right, this recipe uses 40 cloves of garlic – and it’s SO good!

I love how easy it is, but the flavor is incredible for such a simple recipe.

Roasted Garlic Chicken in a white casserole dish with blue napkin

How To Make It:

This is such an easy recipe to make, the longest part of the prep is unwrapping all of the garlic cloves (but this garlic peeler tool will make that go a lot quicker!)

Begin by searing your chicken in a little bit of olive oil to get a nice golden color on the outside, then place it in the baking dish with the remaining olive oil.

Next, add in all of your peeled garlic cloves, making sure to scatter them fairly evenly.

Finally, place the sprigs of thyme on top of the garlic and chicken and bake.

The end results are super juicy chicken loaded with amazing garlic flavor and a hint of thyme. The best part, those roasted garlic cloves are amazing when spread on fresh bread, use the now infused olive oil at the bottom of the dish for dipping too!

Piece of bread with roasted garlic spread on it leftover from garlic chicken.

Needless to say, this dish is a winner for anyone who loves garlic. However, I promise all those cloves aren’t too overpowering!

The addition of salt and pepper, plus fresh thyme, make the chicken extra tasty. It’s also slathered in olive oil then seared until golden brown before it bakes in the oven.

Garlic Chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. I love how easy it is to make, and the flavor is incredible for such a simple recipe.

Garlic Chicken in a white baking dish with olive oil bottle and blue napkin in background.

In fact, we often make this meal when we host guests for dinner. After a little prep, most of the cooking time is hands-off as it bakes 65-70 minutes in the oven.

And that’s the perfect amount of time to enjoy some pre-dinner Margaritas if you ask me!

The other thing I love about Garlic Chicken is that you can serve it with lots of different sides. It’s delicious over rice, served with fresh steamed vegetables or with a heaping scoop of mashed potatoes.

Close up photo of chicken breasts, garlic, thyme, and olive oil in a baking dish.

40 Cloves And A Chicken can be the star of a scrumptious pasta dish. Just drizzle with olive oil, mix in steamed spinach or broccoli, and top with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese.

I’ve even sliced the chicken breasts and added them to a crunchy kale salad. This is a great way to enjoy leftovers, although it’s so yummy, there may not be any!

Baked Garlic Chicken in baking dish with thyme and garlic cloves.

Garlic Chicken is one of those versatile recipes you’ll want to keep handy.

Whether you’re looking for a tasty weeknight meal, a sophisticated dinner to serve guests, or a creative way to use up a package of chicken breasts, this one fits the bill!

This wholesome dinner has been a favorite in my family for a while. I hope it becomes a crowd-pleaser in your home, too!

Roasted Garlic Chicken

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Close up photo of chicken breasts, garlic, thyme, and olive oil in a baking dish.

Roasted Garlic Chicken

Rebecca Hubbell
Roasted Garlic Chicken is a delicious dinner recipe that’s easy enough for weeknights and refined enough for special occasions. Made with chicken, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 317

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons
  • 40 garlic cloves peeled
  • 10 fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and add half of the chicken to the skillet and sear it on all sides until golden brown, repeat with the remaining chicken, using an extra tablespoon of oil if needed.
  • Once the chicken is seared, place it in a 9×13 inch casserole dish and pour the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil over it, add the garlic cloves to the pan, spreading it around evenly. Add the thyme to the pan and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the oven for 65 to 70 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve with rice or pasta or vegetables.
  • Use the roasted garlic and olive oil on bread. 

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Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Alton Brown.
  • Can be made with bone chicken pieces, but will need to cook for closer to 90 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 498mgVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.9mg
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I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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  1. Brandi says

    February 15, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! Can you suggest an alternate to thyme sprigs?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      February 16, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      The thyme adds a lot of flavor, but you could try rosemary instead.

      Reply
  2. Brittany says

    June 19, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    Hi! How long would you cook chicken thighs/legs in this recipe? I’m thinking of doing a variation of the breasts as well as thighs and legs.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      June 19, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Anywhere between 40 to 60 minutes. The internal temperature needs to be 165F and cook time cam vary depending on if they are bone-in or boneless.

      Reply
  3. Miriam says

    January 7, 2020 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    Wow! Love love love this recipe. Just made it tonight and i was in heaven. The garlic, wow! So tender. Happy. Gonna keep this as my go-to! So easy to make. Thank you!!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    September 16, 2019 at 5:19 am

    Hi, Can I ask you something? I dont understand the last step of baking. The meat should reach an optimal temperature 65 degrees F? Or degrees Celsia? And one more questin, I bake the whole chicken for 60 minutes. Isnt it for too long? Thank you very much for your answer.
    Elizabeth

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    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      September 16, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Hi Elizabeth, thanks for bringing that typo to my attention. I have updated to reflect an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. As for the length of time, this can vary oven to oven, once the chicken reaches 165 degrees it is cooked and safe to eat. It will not overcook at 60 to 70 minutes of baking time as the oil helps to keep it moist and juicy and the chicken is more likely to fall apart after this length of cooking. So it’s really up to you.

      Reply
  5. Richenda says

    April 8, 2019 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rebbeca,
    Could you do this recipe in an instant pot?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      April 8, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Richenda, I’m sure you could but I don’t know how as I don’t use an Instant pot and have never tried this recipe in one.

      Reply

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