Peruvian Skillet with Juicy Chicken and Burrata
Savor the flavors of Peru in this vibrant skillet dish, loaded with juicy chicken, creamy burrata, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 Peruvian pepperany color
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 ball burrata cheesedrained
- ●1 skilletpreferably cast-iron
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilpreferably extra-virgin
- ●1 teaspoon saltpreferably kosher
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperfreshly ground
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the Peruvian pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly charred, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the salt and black pepper.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Crack the burrata cheese into the skillet and stir until creamy and melted.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 11
Serve the chicken and sauce hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.