pollo al horno (sherry roast chicken)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
San Diego

An aromatic roast chicken from the Cadiz region of Spain. Goes great with a green salad, potatoes, and a light red wine.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For pollo al horno (sherry roast chicken)

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 lb
    chicken pieces (thighs!)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, minced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, chopped large
  • 1/4 c
    medium-sweet oloroso sherry
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter (lard is more traditional)

How To Make pollo al horno (sherry roast chicken)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom of a baking dish with the oil. Arrange the chicken, skin side up, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley.
  • 3
    Add the garlic to the pan and pour in the sherry. Dot the chicken with the lard or butter.
  • 4
    Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 45 minutes, basting the chicken frequently. Add a bit of water as the liquid evaporates. Serve.

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