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Delicious Churu Chicken Amarillo

Delicious Churu Chicken Amarillo

Delicious Churu Chicken Amarillo is a flavorful dish featuring chicken in a creamy ají amarillo sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Amarillo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Ají amarillo paste can substitute with turmeric and paprika
  • 1 medium Yellow onion can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth can use vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or evaporated milk, for dairy-free use coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar optional to balance spiciness

For Garnishes & Sides

  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 2 cups White rice or quinoa
  • 2 pieces Fried plantains

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté the diced yellow onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground cumin for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the ají amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add the heavy cream, cooking until smooth.
  • Return the seared chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar if it feels too spicy.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with white rice, quinoa, or fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Amarillo Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Churu Chicken, comfort food, Delicious Chicken, Quick Dinner
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