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Pollo al ajillo
(Garlic Chicken)
This simple Spanish dish known as pollo al ajillo consists of chicken pieces drenched in garlic sauce. The sauce is usually made with white wine, stock, garlic, and herbs such as bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. It can be consumed as the main course or as a tapa.
It is recommended to serve pollo al ajillo with vegetables or mushrooms on the side.
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Wine Variety
Garnacha
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WHERE TO EAT The best Pollo al ajillo in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Skyscanner and 12 other food critics.
"Otelo has the best, served piled high in earthenware dishes, the crisp coating with just the right kick of spice, the meat cooked just long enough to make it deliciously moist."
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Recommended by Paloma Rando and 5 other food critics.
"Do not forget to order pollo al ajillo (or was it ajillo al pollo? Delicious either way!), you will thank us."
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Recommended by Nomadea and 3 other food critics.
"For traditional cuisine we can go to Casa Muñiz, where pollo al ajillo is already a classic."
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Recommended by Tiago Machado
Very tender bits of chicken with an amazing sauce.
