Chicken Aji

Official MAGGI®
Chicken Aji
Level
Easy
Prep 
20 min
Cook 
35 min
Servings
6 servings
  • Surprise your family with this spicy but creamy Peruvian classic. Serve over white rice or potatoes to tame the flavorful heat.

The Secret Ingredient

Ingredients

  • 3 (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Yukon potatoes
  • 2 bolillo breads, torn into pieces
  • 1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup roughly chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow aji paste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 6 sprigs parsley, for garnish

Make It

Step 1

Place potatoes in large pot with enough water to cover completely. Boil over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain water. Let potatoes cool, then peel. Slice and set aside.

Step 2

Place bread in a medium bowl. Add evaporated milk; set aside to soak.

Step 3

Place chicken in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover completely. Boil over medium heat for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat; place chicken in a separate container to cool. Strain broth, reserving 2 ½ cups. Shred chicken.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in aji paste; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Place soaked bread with evaporated milk, nuts, cheese, bouillon and aji mixture in food processor or blender; cover. Process for 20 seconds. Add some reserved chicken broth if necessary.

Step 6

Return mixture to skillet; add reserved chicken broth. Cook over medium-low heat until gently boiling. Stir in shredded chicken; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Serve with potatoes, eggs, olives and a sprig of parsley.