Pollo al Ají SUPER RICO Receta Peruana | Sazón y Corazón

aji amarillo peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor but are more accessible.

chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey can be a more economical option with similar taste.

Prepare the chicken by removing excess fat from 8 pieces of chicken (legs and thighs).

Marinate the chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, salt, pepper to taste, and 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar. Mix well and let it rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, or overnight for better flavor.

After marinating, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain excess liquid, reserving the marinade for later use.

Heat a low pot or skillet over low heat and add a drizzle of vegetable oil.

Sear the chicken pieces skin-side down for about 3-4 minutes until browned, then flip and brown the other side. Reserve the chicken once browned.

In the same pot, add 1 cup of finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, and the reserved marinade. Sauté until the garlic begins to brown.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of ground jim mirasol, 4 tablespoons of ground aji amarillo, and 1 tablespoon of ground aji panca. Cook for about 5 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste, and sauté for a few more moments.

Place the seared chicken pieces back into the pot skin-side up, and pour over the juices released from the chicken.

Add 3/4 cup of dark beer and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.

After 20 minutes, check the chicken and adjust the seasoning with salt, and add water or broth if necessary to keep the mixture juicy. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Once cooked, prepare a salsa criolla by mixing sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, pepper, salt, and lime juice.

Serve the pollo al ají with boiled yuca and a portion of frijoles, garnished with the salsa criolla.

Cooking Techniques

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