Peruvian Aji de Gallina

Latin · 50 min · Chicken · high-protein

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste
• 4 slices white sandwich bread
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 1.5 cups white rice

Method

1. Poach chicken breasts in salted water 18 minutes, then shred and reserve 1 cup broth.
2. Soak bread in evaporated milk until soft.
3. Saute diced onion and garlic until soft, then stir in aji amarillo paste and cook 3 minutes.
4. Blend the onion mixture with soaked bread, walnuts, and reserved broth until smooth.
5. Return the sauce to the pan, stir in parmesan, and simmer until thick, about 6 minutes.
6. Fold in shredded chicken to warm through and serve over white rice.

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