Aji De Gallina - Chicken Stew Recipe
Hand shredded chicken folded into a delicious, creamy Peruvian sauce with just the right amount of spice. Served with rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a pot, boil the chicken breasts in salted water until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Blend the Ingredients
In a blender, combine the sautéed mixture, shredded chicken, evaporated milk, chicken broth, bread, and walnuts. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Cook the Stew
Pour the blended mixture back into the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Prepare the Rice
While the stew is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 6
Serve
Serve the ají de gallina over a bed of rice, garnished with sliced boiled eggs and black olives.
