POLLO AL AJILLO (CHICKEN AND GARLIC)

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Chock full of garlic, this dish from the Castilian region of Spain is delish!!! Served with a salad and crusty French bread, it is sure to please.

Provided by Bev

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
18 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ cups dry sherry
½ cup port wine

Steps:

  • In a large covered skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Arrange potatoes in the skillet to cover the bottom. Scatter garlic cloves over potatoes. Place chicken on top of garlic and potatoes. Sprinkle pepper, salt, and parsley over chicken. Pour sherry and port over all. Cover, and simmer over low heat until potatoes and chicken are cooked through, approximately 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 255.4 mg, Fat 65.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 66.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1224.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Desmond King
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Asmit bhagoriya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken came out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Gan Tian Loo
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This dish was a bit too garlicky for my taste, but the chicken was cooked well.


Kimberly Wright
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the garlic sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahima Sweety
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This dish is a must-try! The chicken is tender and the garlic sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Loren Harris
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the garlic sauce is amazing. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


mpagi ronnie jr
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Phillip Greenup
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken came out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Kweboi Abraham
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This dish was a bit too garlicky for my taste, but the chicken was cooked well.


Deivi Guerrero
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the garlic sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Farha Alfarsy
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This dish is a must-try! The chicken is tender and the garlic sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Andrew Norman
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Daham Madusara
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is so flavorful and the garlic sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make it.


Emmanuel Boluwatife
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the garlic sauce is to die for. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Sundar giri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and the garlic sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lalbabu Thakur
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Wura Ayeni
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the garlic sauce was flavorful and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.