Description
A creamy, mildly spicy Peruvian chicken dish that pairs beautifully with rice and plantains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for sautéing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Fried plantains (for a side)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, allowing them to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces, cooking until they’re golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. When done, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the diced onions. Sauté until they become translucent, then add minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the aji amarillo paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet to enhance the flavor.
- Add the heavy cream (or evaporated milk) and stir until the mixture is smooth. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over it. Allow everything to simmer together for another 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu. Consider adding jalapeños for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg