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Pollo al Ajillo

A classic Spanish dish featuring chicken sautéed with garlic and olive oil, offering a rich flavor and aromatic experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on for more flavor
  • 8 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup White wine For deglazing
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juiced, for extra flavor

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sautéing Garlic
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. If using, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  2. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic oil.

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