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Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken

Quick skillet meal of tender chicken breast pieces bathed in golden aji amarillo cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Cream Sauce
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup aji amarillo paste
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cubes evenly with sea salt and ground cumin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Transfer seared chicken to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add diced red onion and garlic, and cook 4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in aji amarillo paste and toast for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over steamed white rice.