Churu Chicken Amarillo Recipe
Churu Chicken Amarillo is a flavorful Peruvian dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy yellow pepper sauce. It’s a perfect balance of savory and mildly spicy, served with rice or potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup aji amarillo paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and turmeric.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Amarillo Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the aji amarillo paste, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the chicken. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well-coated and heated through.
Serve:
- Serve the Churu Chicken Amarillo over steamed rice or potatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley for an added touch of flavor.
Notes
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 550mg
- Potassium: 800mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 2mg