Aji de Gallina

Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish featuring shredded chicken in a creamy, mildly spicy sauce made with aji amarillo peppers, walnuts, and parmesan cheese, served over rice.

Aji de Gallina

Nutrition Information Per Serving

576g
Calories
40g
Protein
38g
Carbs
31g
Fat
5g
Fiber

Aji de Gallina

#chicken#Peruvian#spicy#creamy
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultymedium

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 aji amarillo peppers, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and sliced
  • 2 boiled eggs, for garnish
  • Black olives, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Preparation

  • 1.

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

  • 2.

    Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  • 3.

    Stir in the minced garlic and aji amarillo peppers; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  • 4.

    Add the chopped walnuts and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

  • 5.

    Pour in the chicken broth and evaporated milk, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  • 6.

    Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully blend the mixture until smooth.

  • 7.

    Return the blended sauce to the skillet and stir in the shredded chicken, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened slightly.

  • 8.

    Arrange the boiled potato slices on a plate, and ladle the Aji de Gallina sauce over them.

  • 9.

    Garnish with sliced boiled eggs, black olives, and chopped cilantro.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:5g
Sugar:3g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:6g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:127mg
Sodium:509mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:609mcg
Vitamin C:15mg
Vitamin D:1mcg
Vitamin E:1mg
Vitamin K:6mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.3mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.3mg
Niacin (B3):7mg
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
Folate:35mcg
Vitamin B12:1.2mcg

Minerals

Calcium:212mg
Iron:2.3mg
Magnesium:49mg
Phosphorus:389mg
Potassium:746mg
Zinc:3.2mg
Copper:0.5mg
Manganese:0.5mg
Selenium:36mcg

Recipe Generator

Checking limits...

Tell us your preferences and we will create a personalized Aji de Gallina for you

Nearby Restaurants

You Might Also Like