Pollo al Ajillo (Chicken and Garlic)

Pollo al Ajillo (Chicken and Garlic)
  • 1/4 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
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup port wine


  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.
  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.

05/01/2018
Pollo al Ajillo (Chicken and Garlic), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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