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Churu Chicken Amarillo Spicy Peruvian

Savor Churu Chicken Amarillo Spicy Peruvian Comfort Food

Churu Chicken Amarillo is a spicy, creamy, and comforting dish that encapsulates traditional Peruvian flavors, perfect for a satisfying dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup ají amarillo paste or blended roasted yellow bell peppers with hot sauce
  • 1 cup evaporated milk whole milk with added cream can be used
  • 1 medium onion fresh preferred
For Serving
  • 2 cups rice or quinoa or tortillas

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Grill Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ají amarillo paste and evaporated milk. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
  2. While the sauce simmers, season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with olive oil and add the chicken thighs, searing them for 7-10 minutes on each side.
  3. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the rested chicken thighs and serve over a bed of rice, drizzling the creamy ají amarillo sauce on top. Garnish with chopped onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even thickness of chicken thighs for uniform cooking. Adjust ají amarillo paste to reach your desired spice level.

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