CHICKEN IN CHILE SAUCE (AJí DE GALLINA)
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Chicken Roast Father's Day Dinner Walnut Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
- If using quail eggs, cover with cold water in a very small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold water to stop cooking, then peel.
- Soak bread in milk until softened, then mash with a fork.
- Cook onion and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil with turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in chile paste and bread mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until very thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in broth and cheese and simmer 1 minute. Carefully transfer to a blender with walnuts and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer sauce to a medium saucepan and keep warm, covered, over very low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Pat chicken dry, then season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then brown half of chicken, skin side down first, turning once, about 8 minutes total. Transfer, skin side up, to a 4-sided sheet pan. Pour off oil from skillet and wipe clean, then brown remaining chicken in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
- Roast chicken in oven until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Halve quail eggs lengthwise.
- Spoon some of sauce onto a large platter, then arrange chicken on top. Garnish with quail eggs and serve with remaining sauce on the side.
- What to drink:
- Concha y Toro Terrunyo Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc '07
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Prinxe Raja
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but the sauce was lacking in flavor. I would definitely add more spices next time.
Amadou Saikou Diallo
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I loved the combination of spices, and the green onions added a nice freshness.
Alexo Vowss
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.
Rina khan Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Peruvian food, but I thought I'd give this dish a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely make it again!
salim Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making this dish, and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Tarence Glaze
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
David Thibodeau
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but the sauce was lacking in flavor. I would definitely add more spices next time.
Tshepang Mkhize
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I loved the combination of spices, and the green onions added a nice freshness.
Sita Parajuli
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.
ICE AGE
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love serving it with rice and a side of avocado.
Raza Hashmi
[email protected]This was a really easy dish to make, and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Mary Julir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Peruvian food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the hard-boiled eggs.
June Waite
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I loved the combination of spices, and the green onions added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again!