Go Back
–+ servings
Churu Chicken Amarillo

Churu Chicken Amarillo: Creamy Spiced Delight at Home

Indulge in Churu Chicken Amarillo, a creamy Peruvian dish that tantalizes your taste buds with aají amarillo sauce and tender chicken.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs/Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or another neutral oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Ají Amarillo Paste or substitute with turmeric (1 tsp) and paprika (½ tsp)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth preferably low-sodium
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Optional Sugar to balance heat
For Garnishing and Serving
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice or Quinoa
  • 2 cups Fried Plantains

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Churu Chicken Amarillo
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the diced onion for 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cumin for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in ají amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or quinoa and fried plantains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets with suitable ingredient substitutions. Store leftovers properly for best flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!