How to Make Authentic Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken with Sherry and Rosemary)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless thighs reduce fat, while drumsticks are usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and a higher smoke point.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives offer a richer flavor, while canned black olives are more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is convenient and cost-effective.

Preheat the oven.

In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chicken drumsticks and cook until browned.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and chopped garlic, cooking until fragrant.

Add the full head of garlic to the skillet.

Pour in the sherry and add the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, white pepper, and salt.

Return the chicken to the skillet and ensure it's coated with the sauce.

Transfer everything to a ceramic baking dish and bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve with fresh bread or steamed rice.

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