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Peruvian

Aji Amarillo Chicken

Juicy chicken in a creamy aji amarillo sauce with lime, garlic, and cilantro.

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Level

Medium

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sear chicken until browned.

  2. 2

    Blend aji paste with garlic, milk, and lime.

  3. 3

    Simmer chicken in the sauce until tender.

  4. 4

    Serve with rice and cilantro.

Tips

Start with less aji paste and add more to taste.

Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer.

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Peru
Peruvian
45 minutes

Aji Amarillo Chicken

Juicy chicken in a creamy aji amarillo sauce with lime, garlic, and cilantro.

Ingredients
Chicken thighs
Aji amarillo paste
Garlic
Evaporated milk
Lime
Cilantro
Rice

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Sear chicken until browned.

Blend aji paste with garlic, milk, and lime.

Simmer chicken in the sauce until tender.

Serve with rice and cilantro.

Tiny tips

Start with less aji paste and add more to taste.

Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer.

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