Pollo al ajillo (TM)

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This is a version of the Spanish 'Garlic Chicken' made in a Thermomix. This particular recipe has been translated and lightly adapted from a recipe by Sandoa and is licenced under CC BY-NC-SA.

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks (or 4 thighs, cut in half)
• 100g garlic, peeled
• 50g olive oil
• 100g cider or white wine
• 80g water with a teaspoon of vegetable bouillon powder
• Oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Seasoning
• 1 large potato, chopped into small pieces

Method

1. Put the oil in the jug to heat for 8 minutes / Temp Varoma / Speed 1.
2. Meanwhile, peel half of the garlic and when the oil has heated add the garlic to the jug without stopping the machine and increase to Speed 5 for a few seconds until chopped.
3. Reduce to Speed 1 and allow to sauté.
4. Add the chicken and the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves (just cut them through the middle).
5. Set to 10 Minutes / Temp Varoma / Reverse Blade / Speed Spoon.
6. After this time, add the remaining ingredients and programme for 30 minutes, Temp. Varoma / Reverse Blade / Speed Spoon.
7. Should it seem to dry out, add small quantities of water.
8. Serve immediately drizzled with the sauce.

Variations

If desired, steam some vegetables in the Varoma for the last 15-20 minutes of the cooking time and serve with bread.

Chef's Notes

You can peel the garlic in the Thermomix before starting on the recipe. To find out how to do so, see here.