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Churu Chicken Amarillo Recipe

Creamy Churu Chicken Amarillo Recipe: A Taste of Peru

Discover the mouthwatering Churu Chicken Amarillo recipe, a quick, creamy Peruvian delight perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or substitute with chicken breasts
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavorful Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Aji Amarillo Paste substitutes include turmeric or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional but recommended
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sugar optional
For the Creaminess
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth or use vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or Evaporated Milk low-fat alternatives acceptable
For Serving
  • Fresh Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked White Rice or Quinoa for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cumin, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes to infuse flavors.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits, and let simmer. Add cream and stir until smooth, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to your taste and feel free to experiment with different sides.

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