Spanish Garlic Chicken Recipe (Pollo Al Ajillo)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is usually less expensive.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.

Place chicken thighs skin side down in the pan to get color on the skin.

Turn the chicken thighs throughout the cooking process to ensure even cooking.

Once golden, add the full clove of garlic to the pan and stir to mix.

Add 3 bay leaves, rosemary, and dried thyme to the pan and mix everything together.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Flip the chicken again to get more color on the skin with the herbs and garlic.

Add dry Italian white wine to the pan and let it simmer to cook off the alcohol.

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for about 10 minutes before plating.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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