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Spanish thyme recipes7/1/2023 ![]() If I don’t know what it is, I can’t take care of it! Why is this important to us gardeners? It’s all about “Plant Identification”. Most plants have now been tested, and this name change should slow down considerably. This is sometimes hard on us gardeners who learn one name and then need to learn another, but hope is in the air. Then we discovered DNA research, and it was off to the races. Throughout history, plants have been named for their appearance. Why do the genus and species of plants so annoyingly get changed? Here’s why. The leaves are very small about 1/2″long. True oregano has tiny leaves and a slightly less intense scent and flavor. The leaves are larger, about 2-2.5″ long. Remove the pollo al ajillo from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.Both plants have characteristics of their mint family membership: hairy leaves and stems, strong aromatic scent, opposite leaves.Ĭuban Oregano is semi-succulent, notice the thick leaves and stems. Turn the chicken thighs skin side up and cook in the liquid for 7-10 minutes or until the red wine starts to evaporate.Īfter a total of 20-25 minutes or so, drizzle the chicken skins with olive oil to keep the skin from drying out and place the chicken in the oven for 5-7 minutes to finish the chicken off and crisp the skin. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and red wine to cook the pollo afillo and create the garlic sauce. Once the olive oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the skin starts to brown. Then, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or oven-proof dish. They do not need to be fully covered or breaded. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and flour to coat. If you want to add a bit more sauce, for example, if you are serving the dish with potatoes, you can add a cup of chicken broth as well to stretch the sauce. I like using dry red wine, but you can use a dry (non-sweet) white wine if you have it. The Spanish chicken is cooked with classic ingredients including a good olive oil, loads of garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. The chicken thighs are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and coated in a bit of flour to give the chicken some texture when cooking. Ingredients For This Chicken Al Ajillo Recipe Serve This Chicken Al Ajillo Recipe With: ![]() I also make a lot of Moroccan salad recipes, which pair just as well. Recently we’ve discovered a vegetarian fabada recipe that makes a tasty side dish with this chicken. Just sprinkle the chicken with fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish. I like serving it with marinated carrots, or a cold salad as well. When serving it as a main course for lunch or dinner, it can be paired with any Spanish potato or vegetable dish. In that case, it will take slightly less time to cook. This chicken recipe is made with chicken thighs, but can just as easily be made with chicken wings and served as a tapa. ![]() I have difficulty finding sherry wine in Ireland, so I use a dry Spanish red wine instead. I used red for this recipe because I like the coloring it gives to the neutral-colored chicken. In Andalusia, it’s pretty common to cook the chicken in Sherry, which you can use in this recipe. The ajillo sauce is made with classic Spanish ingredients including olive oil, lots of garlic, and red wine or white wine. This is a rustic dish reminiscent of the Spanish countryside, particularly in Andalusia in Southern Spain. Ajo, is garlic in Spanish and is used extensively in Spanish cooking. What Is Pollo Al AjilloĪl ajillo is a garlic sauce, and can be used as part of any roasted meat dish. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This Spanish garlic chicken dish can be cooked in one pot and served alongside any vegetable or potato dish. One of these classic Spanish dishes is pollo ajillo, or chicken with garlic sauce. This means we are consistently cooking some of our favorite Spanish recipes at home. Since moving away from Spain, we miss the food terribly. ![]()
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