Authentic Peruvian Aji de Gallina Recipe

Aji de Gallina is a classic Peruvian dish that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It features tender shredded chicken in a spicy yellow chili and walnut sauce, served over rice and garnished with hard-boiled eggs and black olives. This recipe will guide you through making this traditional Peruvian favorite at home. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons yellow chili paste
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• Black olives for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, add chicken breasts and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove chicken from pot, reserving the broth. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine onion, garlic, vegetable oil, yellow chili paste, walnuts, evaporated milk, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. In a large skillet, heat the creamy sauce over medium heat. Stir in the reserved chicken broth, starting with 1 cup and adding more if needed to reach desired consistency. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. To serve, spoon the chicken and sauce over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and black olives. Enjoy!

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