Aji De Gallina Recipe
Shredded chicken in creamy yellow pepper cheese & bread crumb sauce with potato, shaved parmesan & cilantro & side garlic rice
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Ingredients
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Aji De Gallina Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a pot, cover the chicken breasts with water and boil until fully cooked. Remove and shred the chicken, reserving the broth.
- 2
Make the Aji Sauce
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in aji amarillo paste, evaporated milk, chicken broth, and bread crumbs. Mix well until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the shredded chicken, mashed potato, grated Parmesan cheese, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Plate the Aji de Gallina and serve with garlic rice on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro and Parmesan cheese if desired.
