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Plate of creamy yellow chicken stew served with rice and potatoes
Peruvian yellow chili chicken with rice

Creamy Peruvian Chicken Stew (Ají de Gallina)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Peru's national pride, where Spanish and Incan traditions collide. The soul of this sauce is the 'Ají Amarillo' (yellow chili), which offers a fruity flavor alongside its heat. The creamy texture is traditionally achieved using bread, nuts, and milk—making this the ultimate comfort food.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot for boiling chicken
  • Deep skillet for sauce
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the chicken in salted water until cooked through, then shred the meat using two forks.

Tip: Save the chicken cooking water; it makes a great stock if you need to thin the sauce later.
2 ✓

Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté in oil until the onion is translucent.

Tip: Caramelizing the onions provides the sweet base for the dish.
3 ✓

Stir in the chili paste and cook for a few minutes until the oil takes on its color.

Tip: Cooking the spice paste ('blooming') activates the flavors.
4 ✓

Add the shredded chicken and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Tip: Let the meat absorb the spicy milk mixture.
5 ✓

Whisk the sour cream with cornstarch until smooth, then stir into the stew to thicken. Add the breadcrumbs as well.

Tip: The combination of starch and bread creates that signature dense, creamy texture.
6 ✓

Season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.

Tip: The cornstarch needs to boil briefly to reach its full thickening power.

Recipe FAQ

The sauce is too thick.
The bread and starch can thicken it rapidly. Feel free to splash in more milk or chicken stock to loosen it up.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Ají Amarillo Paste (Yellow Chili Paste)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (plain)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk