Aji Amarillo Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Peruvian Dinner

Category: Simple Meals  |  Ready in 18 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk or cream
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

How to Make It

1. Warm the aji amarillo paste in a pan for 1 minute, then stir in the milk to make a smooth golden sauce.
2. Add the shredded chicken and simmer until coated and hot, 6 minutes.
3. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
4. Spoon the chicken over each arepa.
5. Top with red onion and cilantro.

About This Recipe

Aji amarillo is Peru's signature chili — bright orange-yellow, fruity and only mildly hot. Blended into a creamy sauce over chicken, it's the base of aji de gallina, a Lima comfort-food staple.

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