Best 6 Peruvian Spicy Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Peruvian cuisine with our tantalizing Peruvian Spicy Chicken, a dish that embodies the vibrant flavors and rich heritage of this culinary wonderland. This dish is a symphony of bold spices, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken, all coming together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Our collection of recipes caters to every taste preference, from the mildly spicy to the fiery hot, ensuring that every palate is satisfied. So, prepare your taste buds for a Peruvian adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of Peruvian Spicy Chicken.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE



Peruvian Roasted Chicken With Spicy Cilantro Sauce image

Burnished-skinned, deeply flavored and more than just a little spicy, it's no wonder that Peruvian chicken has become something of an obsession here in the United States. There are dozens of way to make this dish, but most recipes call for two different kinds of Peruvian chile pastes - aji amarilla and aji panca - to add the necessary complexity and heat. You can find them at South American markets and online. But in a pinch, you can substitute a red chile paste (like sriracha or sambal) for the aji amarillo, and ground pasilla chile powder for the aji panca. The flavors won't be traditional, but the chicken will still be tasty - especially when slathered with the irresistibly creamy, spicy cilantro sauce that goes alongside.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or another chile paste such as sriracha or sambal
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon aji panca paste or 1 teaspoon pasilla chile powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (3 1/2- to 4 1/2-pound) chicken, halved (see Note) or 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
3 to 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
1/4 cup/1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or basil
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon aji amarillo or other chile paste (see headnote)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt.
  • Add chicken halves, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
  • Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes (if using chicken parts, remove the breasts after 25 to 35 minutes). Remove from oven and let sit, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.
  • While chicken is roasting, make the sauce. In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, aji amarillo paste, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce and lime wedges on the side.

PERUVIAN SPICY CHICKEN



Peruvian Spicy Chicken image

This is a recipe from Rachel Ray - it sounds so yummy and I didn't want to lose it! I am in an area where many varieties of chili peppers are not available, so I will be limited to jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 chicken thighs, bone in
salt and pepper
1 serrano pepper, chopped
2 red fresno chiles, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon marjoram leaves
4 bay leaves, fresh if available
2 limes, zest and juice
1 tablespoon sweet paprika, smoked
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup chicken stock
mint leaf, to garnish
cilantro leaf, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a food processor, process chilies, garlic, oregano or marjoram, bay, lime zest and juice, paprika and about 1/4 cup olive oil into a paste. Slather all over the chicken pieces, coating them evenly. Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add cumin seeds and swirl a few seconds to toast then add chicken pieces and lightly brown, 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sugar over the chicken and add stock. Partially cover and cook 10 minutes more.
  • Toss with mint and cilantro, and serve with mashed blue potatoes alongside.

PERUVIAN SPICY CREAMED CHICKEN - AJI DE GALLINA



Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken - Aji de Gallina image

Boosting my South American cookbook for Culinary Quest 2014... Found at about.com. Aji de gallina is a delicious Peruvian classic - slightly spicy and bright yellow from the famous aji amarillo peppers, and rich from the unusual cream sauce made with ground walnuts. This dish is traditionally served over rice, with boiled yellow...

Provided by Beth Renzetti

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 c chicken broth
1/2 c vegetable oil
3-4 yellow aji amarillo peppers
2 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, large, finely chopped
3 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
4 slice white bread
3/4 c evaporated milk
4 yellow potatoes (yukon gold)
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled
10 black olives, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the yellow potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, peel, cut into quarters, and set aside.
  • 2. Place the bread in a small bowl and pour the evaporated milk over it to soak. Set aside.
  • 3. Place the chicken breasts in a pot with the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Poach for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is just barely cooked through. Set chicken aside to cool. Strain broth and reserve 2 cups. Shred the cooled chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • 4. Remove stems and seeds from the peppers. In a blender, process peppers with the vegetable oil until smooth.
  • 5. Sauté the garlic and onions with the puréed peppers and oil, until the onions are soft and golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • 6. In a blender or food processor, process the evaporated milk and bread mixture with the nuts and parmesean cheese until smooth. Add the cooked onion mixture and process briefly.
  • 7. Return onion mixture to pan, and add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved chicken stock. Bring to a low simmer, and stir in the chicken. Heat until warmed through, adding more chicken stock if sauce is too thick.
  • 8. Serve over rice, garnished with the yellow potatoes, slices of hard boiled egg, and black olives.

AJí DE GALLINA (PERUVIAN SPICY CREAMED CHICKEN) RECIPE - (4/5)



Ají de Gallina (Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3-4 yellow ají peppers
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices white bread
3/4 cup evaporated milk
4 yellow potatoes
2 hard-boiled eggs
10 black olives, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the yellow potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, peel, cut into quarters, and set aside. 2. Place the bread in a small bowl and pour the evaporated milk over it to soak. Set aside. 3. Place the chicken breasts in a pot with the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is just barely cooked through. 4. Set chicken aside to cool. Strain broth and reserve 2 cups. 5. Remove stems and seeds from the peppers. In a blender, process peppers with the vegetable oil until smooth. 6. Sauté the garlic and onions with the puréed peppers and oil, until the onions are soft and golden. Remove from heat and let cool. 7. Shred the cooled chicken into bite-size pieces. 8. In a blender or food processor, process the evaporated milk and bread mixture with the nuts and parmesean cheese until smooth. Add the cooked onion mixture and process briefly. 9. Return onion mixture to pan, and add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved chicken stock. Bring to a low simmer, and stir in the chicken. Heat until warmed through, adding more chicken stock if sauce is too thick. 10. Serve over rice, garnished with the yellow potatoes, slices of hard boiled egg, and black olives.

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE



Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Spicy Cilantro Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 Garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Aji amarillo paste
1 tablespoon Lime juice
1 teaspoon Aji panca paste or pasilla chile powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Cumin ground
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Sea salt (fine)
4 Bone in/Skin on Chicken breasts
1 EVOO
1 cup Cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/4 cup Crumbled feta cheese
1 Garlic clove chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (to taste)
2 teaspoons Fresh oregano or basil (chopped)
3/4 teaspoon Fine Sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon Aji amarillo paste
1/2 teaspoon Honey
1/2 teaspoon Cumin ground
1/2 cup EVOO
4 Lime wedges
3 Jalapeños (seeded and diced)

Steps:

  • Marinade: Whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, s/p. Add chicken; turning to coat, cover and refrigerate for 2-12 hours.
  • Heat oven to 450*. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Arrange skin-side up on rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through (
  • While chicken is roasting, make sauce in blender. Blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, ahi amarillo paste, honey and cumin until smooth. Slowly drizzle in EVOO and emulsify. Taste and adjust salt/lime juice as needed. Serve with lime wedges.

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE - (2.7/5)



Peruvian Roasted Chicken With Spicy Cilantro Sauce Recipe - (2.7/5) image

Provided by janicecraig

Number Of Ingredients 26

FOR THE CHICKEN:
6 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or another chile paste such as sriracha or sambal
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon aji panca paste or 1 teaspoon pasilla chile powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (3 1/2- to 4 1/2-pound) chicken, halved (see Note) or 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
3 to 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
¼ cup/1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or basil
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon aji amarillo or other chile paste (see headnote)
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt. Add chicken halves, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes (if using chicken parts, remove the breasts after 25 to 35 minutes). Remove from oven and let sit, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving. While chicken is roasting, make the sauce. In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, aji amarillo paste, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce and lime wedges on the side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for chicken that is free-range and organic, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple combination of olive oil, garlic, cumin, and chili powder is a good place to start.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you cook the chicken over too high of heat, it will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of peppers: This will give your dish a complex flavor. Aji Amarillo peppers are a Peruvian chili pepper that is commonly used in this dish, but you can also use other types of chili peppers, such as jalapenos or serranos.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: This recipe can be made as mild or as spicy as you like. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chili peppers or use a milder variety. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers or use a hotter variety.

Conclusion:

Peruvian Spicy Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Peruvian Spicy Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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