Garlic Chicken for Two

By barbaran

The whole cloves of garlic turn mild and buttery when they're simmered with chicken in a simple white wine-mustard sauce in this garlic chicken recipe for two. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Ingredients

• 1 head(s) garlic, cloves separated
• 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds) chicken drumsticks , skin removed, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
• 0.125 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1.5 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoon(s) white wine
• 1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly smash garlic cloves with the side of a large knife to loosen the skins. Peel; cut the large ones in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn it over and return the garlic to the pan. Add wine and cook for 1 minute.

Whisk broth, mustard, flour and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce, sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

Nutrition Bonus: Nutrition bonus: Zinc (27% daily value). Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 4 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat.