Pollo Saltado

Pollo saltado is a popular Peruvian stir-fry dish that combines marinated chicken, onions, tomatoes, and other flavorful ingredients. This dish is known for its bold and savory flavors, making it a favorite in Peruvian cuisine.

Pollo Saltado

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 yellow chili pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken strips with soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, paprika, and black pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the red onion, tomatoes, yellow chili pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and cilantro. Stir-fry for a few more minutes until everything is well combined.
  5. Season with salt to taste and serve the pollo saltado over cooked white rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl for marinating Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Tools

Spatula Tongs Cooking spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the pollo saltado with a side of sliced avocado and aji amarillo sauce for an authentic Peruvian experience.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of pisco (Peruvian grape brandy) to the stir-fry during the final cooking stage.

Cost

$15