Place chicken in ungreased baking pan, 12x16 or 18 inches. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour champagne over. Place garlic cloves around and between chicken pieces. Cover pan with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Remove chicken to large seving platter and place garlic around chicken. Tell guests to suck the garlic out of its skin, that it is deliciously sweet.