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Ají de gallina served with cilantro and creamy sauce
Peruvian Ají de Gallina chicken served with cilantro

Peruvian Creamy Chicken Stew (Ají de Gallina)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
One of Peru's most beloved comfort foods, originally made from leftovers by wealthy families. The sauce's uniqueness comes from the fruity heat of yellow chili (Ají Amarillo), walnuts, and milk-soaked bread which acts as a thickener. This technique (thickening with bread) dates back to medieval Spanish cuisine. The result is a creamy, velvety stew that crowns rice and potatoes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Tear bread into pieces and soak in milk for a few minutes until completely soft. Blend until smooth (this is the thickening base).

Tip: The starch in bread and milk proteins will form the sauce's structure.
2 ✓

Heat oil and sauté finely chopped onion until translucent, then add crushed garlic and chili paste. Sauté until oil turns orange.

Tip: Thoroughly working the 'sofrito' (base) gives the dish flavor depth.
3 ✓

Pour in the milk-bread mixture. Cook on low heat stirring constantly until thickened.

Tip: Careful, milk burns easily, use the wooden spoon constantly!
4 ✓

Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and grated Parmesan. Heat through, but don't boil vigorously.

Tip: Parmesan adds umami and salt, so season carefully afterwards.
5 ✓

Sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro before serving. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and rice.

Recipe FAQ

What can I substitute for Ají Amarillo?
Though its flavor is unique, a mix of yellow bell pepper and a little chili gets close.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (cooked, shredded)
  • 2 slices White Bread (crusts removed)
  • 3/4 cup Milk (or Heavy Cream for richness)
  • 2 tbsp Ají Amarillo Paste (or yellow chili blend)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro