Pollo Al Ajillo

Name: Pollo Al Ajillo
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces; salt; 1 head garlic, minced; 1/2 cup water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 pinch saffron, crushed and diluted in very small amount of water

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
salt
1 head garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 lemon, juice of
1 pinch saffron, crushed and diluted in very small amount of water

Directions

1

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook over moderate heat until golden brown.
2

Place chicken pieces in large, shallow casserole. Season with salt. Pour off all but 4 tablespoons of oil in skillet.
3

Saute garlic. Stir in water and bring to boil. Pour over chicken. Add lemon juice and saffron.
4

Cook, covered, over low heat about 15 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve, spooning sauce over chicken.