Peruvian Spicy Chicken (aji De Gallina)

Peruvian Spicy Chicken, also known as Aji de Gallina, is a delicious and comforting dish that combines Peruvian and Chinese flavors. This creamy and spicy chicken stew is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.

Peruvian Spicy Chicken (aji De Gallina)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 4 boiled yellow potatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the diced aji amarillo peppers and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the evaporated milk, bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped walnuts. Stir well to combine.
  7. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until it thickens into a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. To serve, place a portion of the creamy chicken over sliced boiled potatoes and garnish with hard-boiled egg slices.

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 Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Forks for shredding chicken

Serving suggestions

Serve the Peruvian Spicy Chicken with a side of steamed rice and aji sauce for an authentic Peruvian-Chinese meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more aji amarillo peppers or a splash of hot sauce to the creamy chicken sauce.

Cost

$20