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Spanish GARLIC Chicken

Spanish GARLIC Chicken | Pollo al Ajillo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 329 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 4 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 2 boneless chicken breast 10 oz / 300 grams each
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240 ml
  • 2 bay leaves
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat, add in the olive oil and the 4 whole cloves of garlic (skins on), and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes

  2. In the meantime, add the chicken breasts over some paper towels and pat dry, then cut each one into 1 1/2 inch thick pieces (4 cm) and season with salt & pepper

  3. After sautéing the garlic for 5 to 6 minutes and the olive oil is infused, remove the garlic from the pan

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the pieces of chicken, all in a single layer, and lightly brown for 3 to 4 minutes per side, once the chicken is lightly browned, add in the sliced garlic and mix continuously, after 1 minute, add in the flour and continue to mix together and go for 2 minutes

  5. After cooking the flour for 2 minutes, add in the white wine and give the pan a gentle shake, simmer for 3 minutes, then add in the broth and bay leaves, raise to a high heat, and give it a gentle mix

  6. Once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower it to a low heat, simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (you want the temperature of the chicken to be at least 165°F - 75°C or cut a piece and ensure there is no pink), then remove from the heat

  7. Transfer into a large serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish GARLIC Chicken | Pollo al Ajillo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 92mg31%
Sodium 386mg17%
Potassium 595mg17%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 48IU1%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.