Jul 09 2026
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Pollo Al Ajillo Recipe

Inspired by Casa Vasca
Time1h
Serves4

Chicken on the bone in garlic sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and lightly crush them with the side of a knife or a garlic press. This will release more flavor during cooking.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces skin-side down. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the crushed garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

  3. 5

    Deglaze the Pan

    Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Allow the wine to simmer for about 2 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Chicken Broth

    Add the chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. 7

    Simmer

    Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

  6. 8

    Finishing Touches

    Once cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

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