Pollo Al Ajillo

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

435 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 31.2g 40% DV
Carbs 33.8g 12% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10123mg 100% DV
Potassium 729.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 20.9mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 62.3mg 5% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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