Don’t be scared of this dish—when garlic cooks, it softens and mellows and is perfect for spreading on French bread. This recipe is a take on James Beard’s classic dish. We’ve added cherry tomatoes and substituted basil and mint for the traditional tarragon. Serve with butternut squash or sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
2½ cups sliced leeks or onion
¼ cup each chopped fresh basil and mint
4 chicken leg quarters
1 cup dry white wine
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
40 unpeeled garlic cloves (about 4 heads)
25 whole cherry tomatoes
Sprigs of basil
French bread (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Combine leeks, basil and mint in a 4-quart casserole. Arrange chicken over leek mixture. Drizzle with wine; sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic. Cover casserole with aluminum foil and casserole lid. Bake 1 hour. Add cherry tomatoes and bake 1 hour longer. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve with French bread. Serves 6.
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Nutritional Information
Per serving: 280 calories, 11g fat, 22g prot., 16g carbs., 2g fiber, 660mg sodium.
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