Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Name: Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 40 , garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons, vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in, chicken thighs, trimmed; , Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup, dry sherry; 3/4 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup, heavy cream; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; 2 sprigs, fresh thyme; 1 , bay leaf

Main Courses
Chicken

By Sarah Gabriel ･ Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2013

It sounds almost inedible, but assuming you can get normally harsh-tasting garlic to turn mellow and sweet, you’ll understand how this dish became a French classic.

SERVES 4

TIME 1¼ hours

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