Description
Discover the delicious Churu Chicken Amarillo recipe! Tender chicken in a creamy Amarillo sauce, perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Type: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs (1.5 lbs).
- Why it’s used: Chicken serves as the protein base for the dish, providing a tender and juicy texture.
- Amarillo Peppers
- Amount: 2-3 amarillo peppers (fresh or paste form).
- Why it’s used: These peppers are the heart of the recipe, delivering a bold flavor and vibrant yellow hue.
- Onion and Garlic
- Amount: 1 medium onion (chopped) and 3 cloves of garlic (minced).
- Why they’re used: These aromatics lay the foundation for a flavorful sauce.
- Chicken Stock
- Amount: 1 cup of chicken stock.
- Why it’s used: Enhances the sauce’s richness and ties all the flavors together.
- Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk
- Amount: ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Why it’s used: Adds creaminess to the Amarillo sauce.
- Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil
- Amount: 2 tablespoons.
- Why it’s used: For sautéing the ingredients without overwhelming the natural flavors.
- Spices
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon.
- Cumin: ½ teaspoon.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.
- Why they’re used: These spices provide depth and a warm, earthy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1 of 4 servings)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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