Pollo al Ajillo (Chicken and Garlic)

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 1077 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.