Heirloom Oven-Baked Chicken With Lots of Garlic

Crispy and flavorful chicken with a delicious garlic flavor.

The recipe requires a lot of garlic, which may be overwhelming for some taste buds.

Garlic is known for its heart-healthy benefits and may also boost the immune system. Chicken is a healthy source of protein.

	2 small heads of garlic
	4 large chicken legs
	4 large chicken thighs
	1 -2 tablespoon kosher salt
	black pepper
	1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
	1 tablespoon fresh oregano , chopped
	2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
	1 cup all-purpose flour
	3 eggs
	2 tablespoons water
	8 tablespoons unsalted butter

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Cut off the top of the garlic heads and place them onto a baking tray.
3.	Rub salt and black pepper over the chicken legs and thighs.
4.	Mix parsley, oregano, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
5.	Coat the chicken pieces in flour.
6.	In a separate bowl, beat eggs and water together.
7.	Dip the coated chicken pieces into the egg mixture.
8.	Coat the chicken pieces with the breadcrumb mixture.
9.	Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet.
10.	Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides.
11.	Place the seared chicken pieces onto the same baking tray as the garlic.
12.	Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
13.	Squeeze roasted garlic onto cooked chicken before serving.
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