Chicken with a Head of Garlic
Oct 24, 2023 by Will
Chicken breast is cooked with a head of garlic and balanced with white wine and parsley. The chicken fond and garlic soaks into pasta for a savory rich dish.
Directions
  • Start cooking the pasta. It will be held with oil when done so it does not need to be timed. When it is done, lightly toss with olive oil.
  • Slice the chicken in half to make two thinner filets. Sear the chicken well in a 10" pan until deep brown on both sides. If chicken cane with skin, cook skin side down until skin is crispy.
  • Add garlic and a thin layer of olive oil to the bottom of the pan, about 2 tbsp. The oil will come up the sides of the garlic.
  • Add about 1/4 cup white wine, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Simmer until most of the wine is evaporated.
  • Continue adding splashes of wine, reducing and readding until chicken is cooked. After a glass' worth (a cup), use water instead.
  • Remove chicken and rest 10 minutes. Toss the pasta in the garlic sauce then dice or slice and add the chicken. The pasta should turn a darker color. Toss with parsley and serve.