Description
Churu Chicken Amarillo is a delicious chicken dish featuring the bright, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors of aji amarillo, a Peruvian yellow chili pepper. This dish is rich in flavor with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with tender chicken. It’s a great dish to serve with rice or potatoes, and it’s sure to impress anyone who loves bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup aji amarillo paste (or substitute with yellow bell pepper paste if unavailable)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked rice or potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the aji amarillo paste, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Combine and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine, letting the sauce cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
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Finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them with the sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
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Serve: Serve the Churu Chicken Amarillo over a bed of rice or alongside roasted potatoes. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Aji Amarillo Substitute: If aji amarillo paste is unavailable, you can substitute it with yellow bell pepper paste or a mix of turmeric and chili flakes for color and mild heat.
- Creaminess Level: For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk or a lower-fat cream option.
- Additional Veggies: You can add vegetables like corn, peas, or potatoes to the sauce to make the dish heartier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South American (Peruvian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Churu Chicken Amarillo, Chicken Amarillo Recipes, Spicy Chicken Dishes, Peruvian Chicken, Amarillo Pepper Chicken