Aji de Gallina

A traditional Peruvian dish featuring shredded chicken in a creamy, spicy yellow sauce, served over rice and garnished with olives and hard-boiled eggs.

Aji de Gallina

Nutrition Information Per Serving

420g
Calories
30g
Protein
32g
Carbs
20g
Fat
3g
Fiber

Aji de Gallina

#Peruvian#chicken#lunch#creamy#spicy
Prep30 min
Cook45 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultymedium

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2-3 aji amarillo peppers, seeds removed and blended (or substitute with yellow bell peppers)
  • 2 slices of bread, crusts removed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered (for garnish)
  • Black olives (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Steamed white rice (for serving)

Preparation

  • 1.

    In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  • 2.

    Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for about a minute until fragrant.

  • 3.

    In a blender, combine the aji amarillo peppers, walnuts, and bread with the chicken broth. Blend until smooth.

  • 4.

    Pour the blended mixture into the pan with the onions and garlic. Stir well to combine, cooking for about 5 minutes until thickened.

  • 5.

    Add the shredded chicken, evaporated milk, and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until well mixed, heating through on low for another 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 6.

    Serve the Aji de Gallina over a bed of steamed white rice.

  • 7.

    Garnish each serving with quartered hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:3g
Sugar:2g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:3g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:150mg
Sodium:500mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:200mcg
Vitamin C:10mg
Vitamin D:0mcg
Vitamin E:2mg
Vitamin K:3mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.3mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.5mg
Niacin (B3):5mg
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
Folate:45mcg
Vitamin B12:1mcg

Minerals

Calcium:150mg
Iron:2mg
Magnesium:40mg
Phosphorus:250mg
Potassium:550mg
Zinc:3mg
Copper:0.3mg
Manganese:0.5mg
Selenium:25mcg

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