Priscilla Costas Garlic Chicken Recipes

PRISCILLA COSTA'S GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make 2 1/8-inch-deep slashes about 1 inch apart horizontally and vertically on the top and bottom of each chicken breast. Crush the garlic with the salt to form a paste, and stir in the pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts and into the slashes. Place the chicken breasts on a microwave-safe plate with the large ends on the outside edges of the plate, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 4 minutes. Remove and let cool, covered with the plastic wrap.
• Meanwhile, beat the egg in a shallow bowl with 2 teaspoons water. Spread out the bread crumbs on a shallow plate or sheet of waxed paper. Submerge the chicken breasts in the egg mixture, drain off the excess and coat with the bread crumbs, shaking off excess.
• Melt the butter in the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken breasts until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. Slice and serve immediately.

THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S LEMON AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic.
• Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken. Lay the bacon slices over the chicken to cover.
• Roast the chicken for 1 hour. Remove the bacon slices from the top of the chicken and set aside. Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Be sure to cook thoroughly. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Slice the chicken on a platter. Garnish the chicken platter with the bacon slices, roasted garlic, reserved thyme and 1 lemon, sliced. Serve with the gravy.