Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 40 cloves garlic (peeled) -- about 4 heads
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 c white wine or vermouth

PREPARATION

1. Melt butter over medium-low heat.
2. Add garlic and cook, stirring often until it begins to soften and turn golden.
3. Remove garlic to slow cooker.
4. Brown chicken on medium-high heat and add to slow cooker.
5. Add onion and celery and cook until softened.
6. Add seasonings and cook one minute.
7. Add wine/vermouth and bring to a boil; pour over chicken.
8. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours.
9. Serve with mashed potatoes

-- JMagGuthrie - 11 Oct 2010