GARLIC CLOVE CHICKEN

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 2¼ hours + standing

Yield: 6 servings

1. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stu onion in chicken; tie drumsticks together. Arrange garlic cloves around chicken. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over chicken and garlic.

2. Cover and bake at 350°F for 1¾ hours. Uncover and bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°F, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)

1 small onion, quartered

40 garlic cloves, peeled

¼ cup canola oil

1½ tsp salt

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

½ tsp dried celery flakes

½ tsp each dried tarragon, thyme and rosemary, crushed

¼ tsp pepper

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Amount Per Serving (7 oz.): 556 calories, 36 g fat, 149 mg cholesterol, 738 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g sugars, 1 g fibre, 49 g protein.

“My Greek neighbours made this chicken frequently, and I couldn’t get enough of it. If you like garlic, you’ll love this recipe.” Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alta.