Garlic Chicken for Two
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.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic cloves separated
- 4 chicken drumsticks about 1¼ pounds, skin removed, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
Instructions
- 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 ⅛ 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 ⅛ 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).
Notes
Recipe By: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2012
Serving Size: 2
Serving Size: 2