GARLIC CHICKEN ( POLLO AL AJILLO)

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This is a great recipe that can be used as a hot appetizer (tapa) or can be served as a main dish. It has been adapted for North American/Northern European taste from "The Tapas Cookbook". I often serve it at gatherings where I invite my European and Spanish friends for "Wine and Tapas". Nobody ever leaves hungry with the assortment of tapas provided. Keep checking back to my recipes as I will continually add tapa recipes in the future. A "Wine and Tapa" party is an excellent idea for the holiday season. The recipe can be made in advance and reheated in the microwave.

Provided by An American in Spain

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 8 tapas

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon pepper (see note)
cayenne pepper (see note)
dry mustard (see note)
paprika (see note)
cumin (see note) or ginger (see note)
4 chicken breasts
8 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons white wine
5 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons brandy
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Note: Use any or all of these seasonings; depending on the seasonings selected, do not use more than 1/2 tsp except for the cayenne pepper- No more than 1/4 teaspoons.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into small chuncks and toss in the seasoned flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil and butter over medium high heat and then add the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown turning often to seal all sides.
  • Lower the heat and add the wine chicken stock, garlic and parsley.
  • Simmer until the liquid is reduced in half.
  • Add the sherry and brandy and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 16.4

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