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Churrasco Chicken Amarillo

Yields1 Serving

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 aji amarillo paste (adjust for spice)
 3 tbsp red bell pepper, sliced
 1 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
 ½ cup chicken broth
 1 tsp turmeric (for extra color)
 1 tsp cumin
 Salt & pepper to taste
 ½ cup queso fresco/feta, crumbled (optional)
 Fresh cilantro & lime wedges (for garnish)

1

Sear the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden (5–6 mins per side). Remove and set aside.

2

Make the Sauce:

In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

Stir in aji amarillo paste, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1–2 mins.

Pour in evaporated milk and broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 5 mins.

3

Finish & Serve:

Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Simmer 10 mins until cooked through.

Ingredients

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 aji amarillo paste (adjust for spice)
 3 tbsp red bell pepper, sliced
 1 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
 ½ cup chicken broth
 1 tsp turmeric (for extra color)
 1 tsp cumin
 Salt & pepper to taste
 ½ cup queso fresco/feta, crumbled (optional)
 Fresh cilantro & lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

1

Sear the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden (5–6 mins per side). Remove and set aside.

2

Make the Sauce:

In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

Stir in aji amarillo paste, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1–2 mins.

Pour in evaporated milk and broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 5 mins.

3

Finish & Serve:

Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Simmer 10 mins until cooked through.

Notes

Churrasco Chicken Amarillo

Peruvian Churrasco Chicken Amarillo—creamy, golden, and mildly spicy with aji amarillo sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect with rice! 🍗💛 #PeruvianFood #EasyDinner

Spice up dinner with Churrasco Chicken Amarillo—tender chicken in a vibrant yellow pepper sauce that’s rich, creamy, and irresistibly delicious! 😋🔥”