Peruvian Aji de Gallina
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Latin · 50 min · Chicken · high-protein
558 cal
38g protein
52g carbs
22g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
- 2 slices white sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup white rice
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Poach chicken breasts in salted water 18 minutes, then shred and reserve 1 cup broth.
- Soak bread in evaporated milk until soft.
- Saute diced onion and garlic until soft, then stir in aji amarillo paste and cook 3 minutes.
- Blend the onion mixture with soaked bread, walnuts, and reserved broth until smooth.
- Return the sauce to the pan, stir in parmesan, and simmer until thick, about 6 minutes.
- Fold in shredded chicken to warm through and serve over white rice.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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