Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)

Recipe by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh, Recipe Developer and Food Blogger, Healthyish Foods

Prep Time: 15 mins  Cook Time: 45 mins  Total Time: 1 hr  Makes: 6 Drumsticks

As background, pollo al ajillo is a simple recipe made from a few ingredients. The idea is to take seared wings, drums and other pieces of chicken or rabbit and cook them with a simple garlic white wine sauce. This dish is juicy, simple and delicious. Perfect for tapas or as a main meal. No matter what, you’ll love this dish.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. Smart Chicken Drumsticks

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 sprigs rosemary

  • 8-10 cloves garlic

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 1 cup Bone Broth, Smart Chicken

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add the drumsticks. Skin side down. Sear the drumsticks in the oil making sure they’re brown on all sides. It should take about 5-10 minutes.

Next, add the whole garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, and salt. Once the garlic is lightly browned, deglaze the pan with white wine and bone broth. Cover and place in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until the drums have fully cooked through. You’ll want the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Bone-in chicken takes longer to cook than boneless. Serve the chicken as an appetizer or alongside potatoes and vegetables as a main meal. Option to add some pan seared lemon as well.