Chef's Table

A Spanish rustic garlic chicken recipe which combines tender chicken pieces with the rich aroma of whole roasted garlic cloves. Simmered in dry white wine with thyme and bay leaf, it develops a deep and savory flavor. Crispy fried potatoes with a touch of garlic make the perfect side dish. Fresh parsley adds brightness, completing a hearty and comforting meal.

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumsticks (2 pcs)
• Garlic (whole head)
• Dry white wine (5 fl oz)
• Thyme
• Bay leaf
• Parsley
• Potatoes
• Salt, pepper
• Vegetable oil

Recipe:

1. Cut the chicken drumsticks into 2–3 pieces each (with the bone).
2. Break apart the whole head of garlic into cloves (without peeling), lightly crush them with the flat side of a knife, and fry for a few minutes in vegetable oil in a skillet. Remove from the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and fry until browned.
4. Return the fried garlic to the skillet. Pour the dry white wine over the chicken. Add the spices (thyme and bay leaf). Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. In a separate skillet, prepare fried potatoes, also adding a couple of unpeeled garlic cloves.
6. Finely chop fresh parsley and add it to the skillet one minute before removing from the heat.
7. Serve the garlic chicken on one platter with the potatoes as a side dish.