Estofado De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Stew) Recipe

Name: Estofado De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds chicken breast pieces; 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; Salt & Pepper to taste; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 onions chopped; 1/2 red & green bell peppers, chopped; 3 tablespoons Aji Panca (Peruvian red pepper sauce); 8 ounces bag of frozen green peas; 1 1/2 pounds red-skin potatoes, cut in slices (1/2 in thick); 1 cup red wine or port; 2 cubes of chicken bouillon; 2 cups olive oil; 2 cans of diced tomatoes with juice

Servings: persons

2-3 pounds chicken breast pieces
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 cups buttermilk
2 onions chopped
1/2 red & green bell peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons Aji Panca (Peruvian red pepper sauce)
8 ounces bag of frozen green peas
1 1/2 pounds red-skin potatoes, cut in slices (1/2 in thick)
1 cup red wine or port
2 cubes of chicken bouillon
2 cups olive oil
2 cans of diced tomatoes with juice

1
Wash the chicken pieces then marinate in buttermilk or evaporated milk for an hour. Mix the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then dip the marinated breasts in one at a time to coat, then fry on medium heat in hot oil. Lay aside.
2
Empty most of the oil from the pan and saute the onions and peppers. Place the tomatoes, chicken bouillon cubes (chopped up), aji panca in a sturdy bowl in the microwave to blend the flavors, about 2 minutes.
3
Add tomato mixture to the pan and stir in the peas. Lay the sliced potatoes on top of this, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes r until potatoes are softened. Pour the wine into the pan, stir gently, then add the fried chicken pieces and gently fold them into the potato-tomato mix. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, Serve with white rice and garnish with a green vegie like cooked brussel sprouts or green beans.

2500

kcal

Calories

217

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 pounds chicken breast pieces, 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, Salt & Pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Estofado De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Estofado De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Stew)

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