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Spice Up Dinner with Churu Chicken Amarillo Peruvian Delight

Spice Up Dinner with Churu Chicken Amarillo Peruvian Delight

Spice up dinner with Churu Chicken Amarillo, a flavorful Peruvian delight featuring tender chicken and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs for juiciness, breasts for leanness
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil For searing chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Ají amarillo paste Signature spicy flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced Adds sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced For aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin Earthy notes

For the Creamy Base

  • 1 cup Chicken broth Base of the sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or evaporated milk Creates richness
  • 1 tablespoon Optional sugar Balances heat

For Garnish and Serving

  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped For freshness
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice or quinoa Perfect sides
  • 1 cup Fried plantains Sweet contrast

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Prepare the chicken by rubbing with salt and black pepper. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Sear the chicken in heated olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
  • Sauté the finely diced yellow onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add ají amarillo paste to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cook until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Return the seared chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Top with chopped cilantro and serve with rice, quinoa, or fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Amarillo, Chicken, Dinner, easy recipe, Spicy
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