Double-Garlic Roast Chicken With Onion Gravy

Name: Double-Garlic Roast Chicken With Onion Gravy
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 3½–4-lb. whole chicken; Kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 3 Tbsp. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. thyme leaves; 2 tsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. mild red pepper flakes or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges through root end; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water

By Chris Morocco

October 20, 2020

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Photograph by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

“For me, gravy is the thing that makes Thanksgiving feel like Thanksgiving,” says Chris Morocco. This year he’ll celebrate with just his wife and kids, with this garlic oil-coated chicken in place of a huge turkey and a side of Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart. The fast-cooking gluten-free onion gravy goes with everything. Pour liberally.

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