40 Cloves and a Chicken

Rub chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season on all sides with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet or small Dutch oven, brown the chicken over high heat until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Do not crowd the pan. If necessary, cook chicken in batches.

When all chicken is done, return to skillet or Dutch oven and add garlic and thyme. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and cover skillet or Dutch oven. Bake chicken for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately and use cooked garlic as a spread for sliced bread.