Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Aji Verde Recipe

Inspired by Café Cusco
Time50m
Serves4

Baked chicken sauteed in aji verde & tomato with side black beans & garlic rice

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Black Beans

Garlic Rice

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Season and Bake Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Add Aji Verde and Tomato

    Pour the aji verde sauce and diced tomato over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Preparation of Black Beans

  1. 4

    Heat Black Beans

    In a saucepan, combine the canned black beans, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

Preparation of Garlic Rice

  1. 5

    Cook Garlic Rice

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the baked chicken with the aji verde and tomato sauce on top, alongside the warm black beans and garlic rice.

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