Description
Churu Chicken Amarillo is a creamy Peruvian delight that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious sauce made from yellow Aji Amarillo paste and coconut milk, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it over rice or pasta to soak up every drop of the heavenly sauce, and enjoy the bursts of flavor that will transport you straight to sunny Peru.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup yellow Aji Amarillo paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; let rest.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in red bell pepper; cook until tender. Add Aji Amarillo paste and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk; simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Nestle chicken into the sauce; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Squeeze lime juice over chicken and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg