Ingredients

  • 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, cut up (or use only your favorite chicken pieces)
  • 40 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 large lemon, juice of
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the chicken pieces close together in a single layer in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Distribute the peeled garlic cloves evenly over the chicken.
  • Drizzle with the wine and olive oil. Distribute the celery on top of the chicken. Sprinkle with the basil, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Cover with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes longer, or until the chicken is cooked through.