Peruvian Escabeche de Pollo

by Victor Chang

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Category: dinner & lunch Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min

Description

Enjoy the flavors of Peru with this delicious and authentic Escabeche de Pollo made with tender chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and spicy ají amarillo.

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Ingredients

4 unit chicken thighs
2 unit sweet potatoes
2 unit ají amarillo
1 unit red onion
3 unit garlic cloves
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 unit hard boiled eggs
1 cup olives

Instructions

  1. Step 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Step 2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot for about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3. In the same pot, add diced red onion, minced garlic, and sliced ají amarillo. Cook until onion is translucent.
  4. Step 4. Stir in the white vinegar, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5. Add the chicken thighs back to the pot, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Step 6. While the chicken is cooking, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them until tender, then set aside.
  7. Step 7. Once the chicken is done, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Add in the sweet potatoes, hard boiled eggs, and olives.
  8. Step 8. Serve the Escabeche de Pollo warm with rice or boiled potatoes. Enjoy!