GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE
If you love bold flavors, tender chicken, and dishes that make your kitchen smell like pure comfort, you’re going to fall in love with this Dominican Garlic Chicken recipe also known as Pollo al Ajillo but with my own personal touch,. This is one of those meals that feels both rustic and gourmet, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday family meal.
Cooked with lots of garlic, olive oil, and a splash of white wine, this dish is bursting with flavor and brings a touch of Caribbean home-style cooking straight to your table.
Whether you serve it with white rice, tostones (fried plantains), or a fresh green salad, this garlic chicken will easily become one of your go-to recipes.
Let;s dive in!
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Prep Time
10 min – 24 h
Cook Time
15 minutes
Serves
6-8
Ingredients
- For this garlic chicken recipe you will need: 6-8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (you can also use drumsticks or a whole chicken cut into pieces)
- 10–20 garlic cloves, finely chopped or mashed
- 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin for best flavor) I love to use Bertolli Olive oil!
- 1/2 cup white wine (dry white wine works better)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lime or lemon (juice only)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
1
Marinate the Chicken
Clean the chicken thighs and pat them dry.
Rub with lime or lemon juice.
Season generously with salt, black pepper, oregano, and half of the chopped garlic.
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
2
Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown and crispy (about 5–6 minutes per side).
Remove the chicken and set aside.
3
Make the Garlic Sauce Return the chicken thighs to the pan.
Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Adjust seasoning with a little more salt and pepper if needed.
4
Simmer to perfection
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with rice, fried plantains, or your favorite Dominican sides. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with rice, fried plantains, or your favorite Dominican sides.
Return the chicken thighs to the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Adjust seasoning with a little more salt and pepper if needed.
5
Garnish & Serve Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Serve your garlic chicken recipe when still hot, with rice, fried plantains, or your favorite Dominican sides. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.
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