World Flavors Cookbook

Pollo al Ajillo

Chicken pieces sautéed with dozens of garlic cloves, white wine, and herbs until golden and deeply flavored.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, jointed into pieces
• 1 whole head of garlic, cloves separated (unpeeled)
• 150ml dry white wine
• Fresh thyme, bay leaf
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Brown chicken in olive oil over high heat until golden. Set aside.
3. Lower heat. Add unpeeled garlic cloves and cook 5 minutes until softened.
4. Return chicken. Add wine, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Cover and simmer 25 minutes until cooked through.
6. The garlic should be squeezable and sweet.