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Aji de Gallina

Peru's beloved creamy shredded chicken in aji amarillo sauce, traditionally thickened with bread — this version gets its body from cream, Parmesan, and ground walnuts instead.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced, for garnish
  • Black olives, for garnish
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Simmer the chicken thighs in the broth until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove and shred, reserving the broth.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the aji amarillo paste and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the reserved broth, the walnuts, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened, 8–10 minutes.
  • Blend the sauce until smooth, if desired, then return it to the pot.
  • Fold the shredded chicken into the sauce and heat through.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice, topped with sliced egg and olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 430kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 2g
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