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The Best Churu Chicken Amarillo Recipe: Quick and Tasty!

Looking for something new? This churu chicken amarillo recipe combines rich, golden sauce with tender chicken—quick, delicious, and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl For marinating the chicken.
  • Large Skillet For cooking the chicken and preparing the sauce.
  • Tongs or Spatula For turning the chicken.
  • Knife and Cutting Board For chopping onions and mincing garlic.
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements.

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • Juice of 1 lime 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon paprika 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g) 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped 
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240 ml 
  • 1 cup aji amarillo paste 240 g 
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml 
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish 

Optional:

  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving 

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. 
  • Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade. 
  • Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor). 

Sauté the Chicken:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. 
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. 
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Combine and Serve:

  • Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
  • Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro. 
  • Serve hot with cooked rice or quinoa if desired. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approximate)
  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~35g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10g
    • Fiber: ~2g
    • Sugar: ~3g
  • Fat: ~30g
    • Saturated Fat: ~12g
  • Sodium: ~600mg
  • Cholesterol: ~130mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.
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