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Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo al Ajillo) Braised in White Wine
Golden chicken pieces crisp-seared in rich extra virgin olive oil with whole caramelized garlic cloves, finished with dry white wine and fresh parsley.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Bone-in chicken thighs cut into pieces800 g
- Whole garlic cloves, lightly crushed in skins12 clove
- Dry white wine150 ml
- Extra virgin olive oil60 ml
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped3 tbsp
- Sea salt1 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepperĀ½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet and gently brown the garlic cloves until golden, then set aside on a plate.
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2
In the same fragrant oil, sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly until deeply golden and crisp.
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3
Return garlic to the skillet, pour in white wine, and boil vigorously for 5 minutes to reduce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
420
Protein
38g
Carbohydrates
4g
Fat
26g
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Mediterranean Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Mediterranean Gastronomic Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
