THE GARLIC-SILK POULTRY-SWELL

(Our Play on Pollo al Ajillo - Mexican Style)

THE GARLIC-SILK POULTRY-SWELL

Ingredients: 600g Chicken thighs (chunks), 8 cloves Garlic (finely sliced), 2 Guajillo chilies (sliced), 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Salt, 100ml White wine or Chicken stock, 50g Butter...

Ingredients

  • 600g Chicken thighs (chunks)
  • 8 cloves Garlic (finely sliced)
  • 2 Guajillo chilies (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 100ml White wine or Chicken stock
  • 50g Butter

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chicken in oil on high heat until the skin is charred; remove.
  2. The Architect Melt butter and fry garlic and chilies in the same pan until golden.
  3. The Bloom Add spices and a 30ml splash of wine; the steam will release the woody chili scent.
  4. The Marriage Return chicken; add remaining wine and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce is a thick garlic-silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh parsley and extra lemon zest.

Cuisine: Mexican

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