Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with the pepper and thyme. Spray a heavy casserole dish with nonstick spray. Place the chicken in it breast-side up.

In a small bowl combine the wine, olives and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Arrange the unpeeled garlic cloves around the chicken. Cover the chicken with foil or a tight fitting lid. Bake for about 90 minutes or until very tender.

Transfer the chicken and garlic cloves to a platter. Carve the chicken and discard the skin. Pour the juices from the casserole dish into a cup and set aside. Skim the fat from the juices.

Serve the chicken in deep dishes, topping it with the juices and garlic cloves.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

NOTES : People with diabetes or those on calorie-controlled diets may count one serving as: 5 meat servings.

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