POLLO ASADA AL AJILLO: GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN

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Here's a great way to roast a chicken. The key is to give your chicken a split personality. A meat cleaver usually does the trick. Just split the chicken right down the middle of the backbone and through the breast. This is a very good chicken; it is always moist and very flavorful. If you don't like garlic, you had better stay away from this one. Hey, if you don't like garlic, you had better stay away from Cuban food!

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Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups quartered onion
10 cloves garlic mashed with 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 (3-pound) frying chicken, cut in half
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Flour, for dusting
Olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place the onion, half of the garlic/salt mixture, wine, olive oil, and vinegar in a blender and chop thoroughly. Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 4 hours. Drain marinade from chicken and pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rub the chicken halves on both sides with the rest of the mashed garlic/salt mixture. If you can get some of this underneath the skin without ripping, great. Sprinkle the chicken with lime juice and then black pepper and cumin on both sides. Dust chicken lightly with flour and brown chicken quickly on both sides with olive oil in a saute pan.
  • Place chicken halves in a roasting pan, skin side up. Roast 30 to 45 minutes, or until juices run clear. Use a meat thermometer if you need to, or if your "significant other" gave you one for Christmas.

Marques Wilson
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's simple to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Pratap dangaura
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's become a regular in my dinner rotation.


Faten fathi Eissa
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during the week, but this dish can be made in under an hour. And it's so delicious!


Tanisha Rahman
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I'm always looking for new recipes for chicken, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Mirimam Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Ebrahim Habshi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. The chicken always turns out perfectly.


Haseeb Jutt
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This is a really easy recipe to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The chicken turned out great!


Hamid Mushtaq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it turned out great. The garlic really added a lot of flavor.


laksiri dias
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic added a wonderful flavor. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and elegant meal.


mdhasibul islam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the garlic roasted perfectly. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Kira Wexx
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the garlic adds a wonderful flavor. I've made this recipe for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


MR IRFAN
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the garlic roasted beautifully. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Nathan Hendrix
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I'm not usually a fan of roasted chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The garlic really takes it to another level. I'll definitely be making this again.


RRR Friends Forever
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This was my first time making pollo asada, and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic was roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Renee Burke
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Just wanted to say that I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the garlic adds a wonderful flavor. It's also really easy to make, which is a big plus for me.


Misbah Faraz
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the garlic roasted perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Alee aijaz
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This recipe looks absolutely delicious. I love the combination of roasted chicken and garlic. Definitely trying this one out soon!


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