Description
A tantalizing dish featuring succulent chicken in a creamy sauce made with aji amarillo peppers and coconut milk, bringing warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 aji amarillo peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Allow the oil to shimmer slightly before adding the next ingredients.
- Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped aji amarillo peppers. Cook for another 2 minutes until they soften and release their fragrance.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Consider adding cooked chickpeas for extra texture during the simmering phase.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Aji Amarillo, Coconut Milk, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family Meal