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Churu Chicken Amarillo

Churu Chicken Amarillo: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Churu Chicken Amarillo combines tender chicken with a creamy ají amarillo sauce for a deliciously comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Yellow onion White onion works as a substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tbsp Ají amarillo paste Substitute with 1 tsp turmeric + ½ tsp paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Homemade or low-sodium preferred
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or evaporated milk Use coconut milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Sugar Optional, to taste
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish
  • White rice or quinoa For serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • chef's knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken by rubbing with salt and pepper, and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté diced yellow onion in olive oil until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in ají amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add heavy cream or evaporated milk and stir until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  8. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, submerging it in the sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with white rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This dish is easily customizable; consider adding veggies or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste.

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