Peruvian-Style Aji Gallina
A traditional Peruvian dish made with shredded chicken cooked in a spicy sauce made with aji amarillo peppers, served with rice and boiled potatoes.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, boneless and skinless gallina (chicken breast)
- ●2, chopped aji (aji amarillo peppers)
- ●2 cups de pollo (chicken broth)
- ●2 tablespoons nourishing (olive oil)
- ●1, chopped sweet (onion, chopped)
- ●1/2 cup, shredded shredded (parmesan cheese)
- ●1/2 cup nourishing (heavy cream)
- ● a pinch of salt
- ●to taste nourishing (black pepper)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped aji amarillo peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it with two forks.
- 8
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir in the heavy cream.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve the Aji Gallina over rice and boiled potatoes, garnished with shredded parmesan cheese.