Aji de Gallina
Aji de Gallina is a Peruvian chicken stew with tender shredded chicken folded into a rich, nutty sauce made from bread, evaporated milk, Parmesan, and walnuts. Aji amarillo adds gentle heat and color, while turmeric deepens the warmth. Serve it for a comforting meal, topped with sliced eggs and briny olives for contrast.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aji de Gallina, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts, onion, carrot, and 2 cloves of garlic in a large saucepan, pour in 2 quarts of water, and slowly bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Skim off the foam from the surface, then cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool. Strain the chicken stock and discard the vegetables.
- 2
Pour the evaporated milk and 1/2 cup chicken stock into a blender. Add the bread cubes and blend until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese and walnuts; blend until smooth. Shred the cooled chicken and discard the bones.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and minced onion; cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken and aji amarillo until heated through. Pour in the bread puree and cook, stirring frequently, until hot. Add more chicken stock if needed to prevent it from getting too thick. Season with turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- 4
Serve topped with hard-cooked egg slices and sprinkled with kalamata olives.
- Calories 335.46 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 26.61 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 37.8 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.61 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.61 mg High 38%
- Sodium 420.94 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 5.75 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.26 g --
- Added Sugars 6.61 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 157.02 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 137.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Aji de Gallina is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 335.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aji de Gallina?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Aji de Gallina made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, Evaporated Milk, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Aji de Gallina?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Aji de Gallina?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aji de Gallina easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Aji de Gallina healthy?
- Aji de Gallina has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 335.46 calories and 26.61 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 420.94 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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