Smoky Chicken Gallina
A flavorful Peruvian-inspired dish featuring smoky chicken, zesty aji peppers, and tender de gallina.
Ingredients
- ●4 oz 1 lb chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 tsp 1 tsp zesty aji pepper pasteadjust to taste
- ●2 cloves 2 cloves garlicminced
- ●4 oz 1 cup de gallinashredded or diced
- ●2 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 tsp 1 tsp smoked paprikaoptional
- ●to taste Salt and pepperseason as needed
Instructions
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1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
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3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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4. In the same skillet, add the zesty aji pepper paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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5. Add the garlic and smoked paprika to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
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6. Stir in the de gallina and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
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7. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the de gallina mixture.
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8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
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9. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired.
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10. Serve with rice, beans, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.