Bite with Belkys: Herbed Garlic Chicken in a Bag

The Chefs: Johnny & Zak Vinczencz from Johnny V in Fort Lauderdale
The Dish: Herbed Garlic Chicken in a Bag

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken
25 basil leaves
1 Tbs. of salt
1 Tbs. of ground black pepper
1 oz. of roasted garlic
4 oz. of vegetable oil
8 fresh sage leaves

Method of Preparation:

-Start by preparing a marinade. In a blender, add basil, salt, pepper, roasted garlic, vegetable oil and fresh sage. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.

-Next, season the chicken with salt and pepper, place it over Saran Wrap and pour the marinade over the top.

-Now, wrap the chicken with the Saran Wrap and then wrap again with tin foil. Chef Johnny says the tin foil will keep the Saran Wrap from melting.

-Cook the chicken in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Then let it cool to room temperature and remove the bones.

-In a hot pan with vegetable oil, sear the the chicken for a few minutes, flip it over and finish it in the oven.

To Plate the Dish:

Chef Johnny and Zak recommend serving this dish with a side of mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.

Serving Suggestion: Cabernet Sauvignon

Serves: 2

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Johnny V Restaurant & Lounge
625 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-761-7920
www.johnnyvlasolas.com