A monoselective synthesis of aryl-C-Δ(1,2)-glycosides from 1-iodoglycals via palladium-catalyzed ortho-C-H activation of N-quinolyl benzamides has been developed. An amino acid derivative was used as a crucial ligand to improve the yield and monoselectivity of the coupling reaction. The utility of this protocol was demonstrated by a concise synthesis of key moieties of some natural products.