Puerto Rican Pollo Al Ajillo
One of the easiest and flavorful chicken recipes to make is this Pollo Al ajillo. Perfect meal with almost any side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion
- ¾ teaspoon adobo
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 4 garlic cloves
Instructions
- First, peel the onion. Cut the onion in half, then cut each half into about ½ inch thick wedges. Set aside for later. Peel the 4 garlic cloves and roughly chop them. Set them aside for later as well.
- Cut the chicken breast in half. Then cut each half of the chicken into long 1-inch-thick pieces. Season the chicken by adding the ¾ teaspoon of adobo and the ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- In a big pan, add the 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes. Flip the meat and cook for another 6 minutes.
- Bring the heat up to medium-high and add the onion, garlic paste, and the chopped garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Additions- Even though it is not common, feel free to add other vegetables like peppers or carrots. You can even add mush rooms, trust me they're delicious.
- Storage- Use an airtight container to store the chicken or a freezer bag. I would avoid any plastic containers because the garlic smell can be hard to remove. You can keep your leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
