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Churu Chicken Amarillo

Churu Chicken Amarillo: A Creamy Taste of Peru You’ll Love

Churu Chicken Amarillo is a creamy Peruvian dish blending flavors and convenience, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts boneless and skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Ají Amarillo Paste or substitute with 1 tsp turmeric + ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 Yellow Onion or any sweet onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium preferable
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or Evaporated Milk coconut milk is an excellent dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin don't skip for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional, based on heat preference
Garnish & Serving
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro or parsley
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice or Quinoa
  • optional Fried Plantains to add sweetness and texture

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Allow resting for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for one minute while stirring.
  4. Stir in the ají amarillo paste and cook for about 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the skillet's bottom. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Slowly add the heavy cream and stir until smooth, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and let simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over rice or quinoa with optional fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily adjustable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Store leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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