Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPaladarPollo Al Ajillo Recipe

Pollo Al Ajillo Recipe

Inspired by Paladar
Time50m
Serves4

Garlic chicken with rice

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic & Wine

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.

  3. 3

    Simmer with Broth

    Add the chicken broth to the skillet, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Cook the Rice

    While the chicken is simmering, rinse the rice under cold water. In a separate pot, combine the rice and water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  5. 5

    Finish & Serve

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley into the sauce. Serve the chicken over the rice, drizzled with the garlic sauce.

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