Rustic Roasted Garlic Chicken with Asiago Gravy

Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) and brown, abut 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.

Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onions are tender and the everything is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle in the thyme and flour and cook for a minute.

Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits off of the bottom of the pan with a spoon while the broth is sizzling when added.

Mix the asiago into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken, cover (with a lid or foil) and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 15 minutes.

Option: Start by cooking 4 strips of bacon, set aside and cook the onion in the bacon grease and add the crumbled bacon to the sauce after roasting!

Option: Add 1 tablespoons white miso paste to the sauce! (Do it if you have it!)

Option: Add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce!

Option: Add 1/2 cup cream to the sauce!

Option: Add 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms along with the onions!

Option: Add diced potatoes and carrots to the pan before placing the chicken on top and roasting until the veggies are tender, about 20-30 minutes for a one pot meal!