Chicken In Spicy Sauce (ají De Gallina)

Chicken in Spicy Sauce, also known as Ají de Gallina, is a popular dish in Peruvian Chinese cuisine. This creamy and flavorful chicken dish is made with a spicy yellow pepper sauce and served over boiled potatoes and rice. It's a perfect blend of Peruvian and Chinese flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

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Chicken In Spicy Sauce (ají De Gallina)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 ají amarillo peppers, seeded and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 boiled potatoes, sliced
  • Cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, poach the chicken breasts in water until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and let it cool, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a blender, combine the ají amarillo peppers, walnuts, bread, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  4. Pour the ají amarillo mixture into the skillet and stir in the turmeric. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, evaporated milk, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir well to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the chicken in spicy sauce over boiled potatoes and rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Blender Large skillet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken in Spicy Sauce with a side of sliced avocado and hard-boiled eggs for a traditional Peruvian touch.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add a few drops of hot sauce to the ají amarillo mixture in the blender.

Cost

$20