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Everyone needs their space every now and again, and sometimes it can be a little awkward to admit it. We get it! When you're in the midst of this conundrum, just make Don't-Kiss-Me Chicken! This deliciously potent chicken dish is loaded with ample cloves of garlic, satisfying the hunger you're craving and signaling to your sweetie that you need a bit of distance. And hey, he'll be chowing down on Don't-Kiss-Me Chicken, too, so his breath won't exactly smell like a patch of daisies either... giving you just one more easy excuse to escape to your personal bubble!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- mixed herbs, such as Italian seasoning, to taste
- olive oil, to taste
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Season the chicken thighs with the salt, the pepper, and the mixed herbs.
Step 3 -In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.
Step 4 -Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the hot oil and sear until they are golden-brown on both sides, about 10-15 minutes per side. They will not be cooked through.
Step 5 -Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate.
Step 6 -Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 7 -Add the shallots to the chicken juices in the skillet and cook, about 5 minutes
Step 8 -Add the garlic cloves to the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the vermouth to the garlic mixture and cook until it reduces slightly.
Step 10 -Nestle the cooked chicken thighs into the garlic mixture and top with the parsley, the tarragon, and the chicken stock.
Step 11 -Bake the chicken mixture until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 12 -If desired, using the back of a fork, gently mash the unpeeled garlic cloves to remove the roasted garlic and serve with the chicken.
