Cooking Live!! My favorite Peruvian Chicken Dish - Aji de Gallina Live Cooking Show

aji amarillo

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper provides a similar color and sweetness, though less heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive than chicken breast.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

hard-boiled eggs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu can be used as a protein alternative for a vegetarian version.

Start by heating up chicken broth in a pot.

Add 2 pounds of chicken breast and 1 bay leaf to the broth.

Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer to cook the chicken until tender.

Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

In a separate pot, rinse 1 cup of long grain rice and then strain it.

Add the rice to a pot with 1 tablespoon of canola oil and a couple pinches of salt, and lightly toss for 30 seconds.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the rice pot and bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer until cooked.

Blend together 3 aji amarillo peppers, 1 large onion, and 4 garlic cloves until smooth.

In a pan, heat 1/4 cup of canola oil and add the blended mixture, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in the shredded chicken, 1/4 cup of chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, mixing well.

Add the reserved chicken broth and 14 ounces of evaporated milk, stirring to combine.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Serve hot with boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and olives.

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