Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken) Recipe
Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)
ai
chicken
spanish
Ingredients
- 1 chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 120 mls (0.5 cup) olive oil
- 120 mls (0.5 cup) dry white wine
- 120 mls (0.5 cup) chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the dry white wine and chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the chicken pieces to the skillet, add the bay leaves and rosemary or thyme.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to let the sauce reduce slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Traditional Spanish recipe
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce
- Use fresh garlic for best results