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Garlic-Sizzled Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)


I discovered this great tapas recipe recently, Pollo Al Ajillo. The chicken wings are so crispy and tasty! Make sure you have some fries or bread to dip into the fragrant oil. Do try the recipe, I bet you will like it!


Recipe adapted from Traditional Spanish Cooking By Janet Mendel

Garlic-Sizzled Chicken (Pollo Al Ajillo)

Ingredients

1 kg (2 lb 3oz) Chicken Wings
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Paprika-I used 1 1/2 tsp of Paprika & 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
10 Cloves Garlic (2 whole & 8 chopped)
5 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Bay Leaf
150ml (1/4 pint) Sherry (amontillado or oloroso seco or dry Sherry plus a little Brandy de Jerez)-I used Brandy
Chopped Parsley

Method

Cut off the wing tips and discard (use them for stock). Divide each wing into two joints. Rub the chicken pieces of chicken pieces with, salt, pepper and paprika. Smash two garlic cloves without peeling.

Heat the oil in frying pan or cazuela and add the pieces of the chicken and the 2 garlic cloves. Fry until the chicken is golden. Add the remaining chopped garlic and continue frying.

Then add the Sherry and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to garnish.
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  1. Jason @ Jason's BBQ AdventuresMay 16, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    That is an absolutely amazing looking chicken recipe!

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  2. LK- Healthy DeliciousMay 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    looks at the color on that chicken! amazing.

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  3. saucy apronMay 16, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    these look scrumptious! will try on the grill once the rain stops

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  4. Joanne ChoiMay 16, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    looks totally delicious and amazing...can't wait to try it.

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  5. Lori EMay 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Love your site. I was happy to see a local foodie.
    At least I know I should be able to find the ingredients you use when I try a recipe.

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  6. pigpigscornerMay 17, 2009 at 5:05 AM

    Looks absolutely delicious! Love the colour, looks so appetising.

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  7. skrMay 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Tantilizing photos!

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  8. aliefrahmanMay 20, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    delicious, cozy...yummiiii

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  9. lisaiscookingMay 24, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Just stumbled upon your post. Your chicken looks fantastic! Sounds delicious with the garlic.

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  10. Angie TeeMay 24, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    @Jason @ Jason's BBQ Adventures: They are tasty too!

    @LK- Healthy Delicious: Thanks :)

    @saucy apron: I like cooking outdoors too!

    @Joanne Choi: Do try making them and let me know the results.

    @Lori E: Thanks and yes, you can find most of the ingredients from my site in Vancouver.

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  11. Angie TeeMay 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    @pigpigscorner: Thanks. I'm thinking of making them again ;)

    @- bcgw: Thanks.

    @aliefrahman: Thanks.

    @lisaiscooking: Thanks for the stumble. Hope you will try the recipe too :)

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  12. UnknownJuly 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I just made this and it was wonderful my daughter loved it as well

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  13. JoyceJuly 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    my mouth is watering... you have a really delicious blog! Cheers!

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  14. a-anntotSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    im just wondering.. what can you use if there's no sherry available? what substitute can we use? im planning to cook this dish on my girlfriend's birthday.. i hope you answer soon.. thanks!

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  15. Angie TeeSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    @a-anntot: You can substitute the sherry with brandy. Or you can check out http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/alcoholsubstitutes.htm about alcohol substitutes for cooking. Good luck and have fun and cooking :)

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  16. lyangSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Made these for the family tonight & was a big hit. I love recipes that have few ingredients but are big on taste. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. EsiDecember 22, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    These are amazing!! So easy and delicious. Thank you for this recipe :)

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  18. JackieJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Hi

    I was wondering what size skillet did you use to cook all those wings in one application. Also, you have a bay leaf listed in the ingredient list, when is this incorporated into the dish.

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  19. Angie TeeJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    @Jackie: If I'm not mistaken I used the 24cm sized skillet and cooked the chicken in 2 batches for even heating. Add the bay leaf right after frying all the chicken together with the remaining garlic.

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