Ingredients

  • 3 - 3 1/2 lbs cut-up broiler-fryer chickens
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (chicken broth ok)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 heads garlic
  • extra sprigs herbs (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place checken in an ungreased rectangular baking dish or casserole (lasagna-type pan).
  • Mix wine, chopped herbs and salt and pour over chicken.
  • Cut top 1/2-inch off the tops of garlic heads and place cut side up in between the chicken pieces in the pan.
  • Tuck extra sprigs of thyme, rosemary and sage in and among the chicken if you desire too (optional).
  • Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then uncover, turn chicken pieces, and bake for 20-30 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through.
  • To serve, gently squeeze roasted garlic out onto roasted chicken pieces; serve with extra herbs and pan juices, if you desire.