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Pollo al Ajillo
  • 15 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 1 Lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mise En Place

  • Medium dice the chicken and thoroughly clean station after.
  • Peel and mince the garlic.
  • Chiffonade the parsley.
  • Juice the lemon.
  • Measure out all the ingredients.

Cook the Chicken

  • In a sauté pan, warm olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about one minute or until they begin to brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Raise the heat to high and add the chicken, lemon juice, and paprika. Stir well, then sauté, stirring often until the chicken is browned.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and allow to cook until the chicken is cooked through with no pink in the middle, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer chicken with oil and sauce to a warm plate.

Serve

  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Cultural Facts

Garlic is used as food and medicine for centuries. Builders of pyramids in the ancient Egypt were living on a diet based on garlic, bread and water. Garlic was used in treatment of intestinal parasites, respiratory disorders, indigestion and lack of energy in the ancient Greece.

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