Spicy Peruvian Chicken Amarillo
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a creamy ajà amarillo sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family meal.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pieces chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons ajà amarillo paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 fresh ajà amarillo pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade
- Marinate the Chicken
- Preheat the Oven
- Bake the Chicken
- Sauté the Onions
- Add Fresh Ajà Amarillo
- Create the Sauce
- Let the Chicken Rest
- Serve with Sauce
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Pair with rice or roasted potatoes, and consider serving with Pisco Sour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: N/A