Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish that consists of shredded chicken in a tasty yellow chili, pecans, and Parmesan cheese sauce. It is a delight served with boiled potatoes, a boiled egg, and olives, perfect for enjoying during family gatherings or special occasions.
A delicious Peruvian recipe that combines tender shredded chicken meat with a creamy yellow chili sauce, pecans, and Parmesan cheese.
This dish is served with boiled potatoes, a boiled egg, olives, and parsley, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Aji de Gallina
Ingredients
1 Chicken
8 Chopped garlic cloves
1 Celery stalk
1 Bay leaf
1 Chopped carrot
2 Chopped onions
6 Slices of bread soaked in milk
2 tablespoons of Ground pecans
1 kilogram of Boiled white potatoes
2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese
10 Black olives
3 Boiled eggs
¼ cup of Oil
Parsley
½ cup of Milk
150 grams of Fresh yellow chili
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by boiling the chicken in water with celery, bay leaf, carrot, and salt until tender.
Step 2 : Then, reserve the broth resulting from the cooking.
Step 3 : In a separate pan, fry the chopped garlic, chopped onion, chilies, and pepper in oil.
Step 4 : Next, add the soaked bread in milk, a bit of chicken broth, and more milk if needed.
Step 5 : Then, incorporate the shredded chicken, ground pecans, and adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
Step 6 : Once the mixture is ready, place it in a serving dish and serve with potatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, boiled eggs, and parsley.
Step 7 : Finally, serve the dish with white rice.
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