Chicken in Chile Sauce (Aji De Gallina) Recipe

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Chicken in Chile Sauce (Aji De Gallina)
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  1. Garnish: pitted black Peruvian or Kalamata olives, halved; lime wedges (preferably Key limes).
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  3. 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.
  4. Soak bread in milk until softened, then mash with a fork.
  5. Cook onion and garlic in 1 1/2 Tbsp oil with turmeric and 1/4 tsp 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.
  6. Pat chicken dry, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp 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 Tbsp oil in same manner.
  7. Roast chicken in oven until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  8. Halve quail eggs lengthwise.
  9. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 951.11 Kcal (3982 kJ)
Calories from fat 519.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.7g 89%
Cholesterol 354.19mg 118%
Sodium 1972.45mg 82%
Potassium 1043.6mg 22%
Total Carbs 36.29g 12%
Sugars 4.01g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21%
Protein 74.72g 149%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 248mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.26 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.21g 89%
Cholesterol 74.95mg 118%
Sodium 417.39mg 82%
Potassium 220.83mg 22%
Total Carbs 7.68g 12%
Sugars 0.85g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 21%
Protein 15.81g 149%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 24%
Calcium 52.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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