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Pollo al Ajillo

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Spanish garlic chicken — chicken thighs browned hard then simmered with a whole bulb of garlic, white wine and bay. Rustic, fragrant, takes 25 minutes.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.85

Approx £3.38 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Pollo al Ajillo

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat the chicken dry, season generously. Heat the oil in a heavy pan and brown the thighs skin-side down for 6 minutes. Flip for 2 more.
  2. 2
    Lift the chicken out. Smash the entire garlic bulb (skins still on) with the side of a knife. Add to the pan.
  3. 3
    Cook the garlic in the chicken fat for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. 4
    Pour in the wine and reduce by half. Add the stock, thyme, bay and chicken back skin-side up.
  5. 5
    Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has reduced to a glossy coating. Scatter with parsley.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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