PeruvianLunchMeat

Aji de gallina

Aji de gallina is a lunch peruvian recipe with 500 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

500 kcal

Total Time

45 min

Servings

1

Protein

30 g

Ingredients

  • chicken breast100g
  • white bread1 slice
  • milk.25 cup
  • onion, chopped.25 piece
  • garlic, minced1 clove
  • aji amarillo paste1 tbsp
  • ground walnuts2 tbsp
  • boiled potato1 piece
  • white rice.5 cup
  • hard-boiled egg.5 piece
  • black olives2 piece

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Poach chicken breast until cooked, then shred it.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Soak bread in milk.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and aji amarillo paste.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Blend the soaked bread, sautéed vegetables, and walnuts into a smooth sauce.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and simmer until thickened.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Serve the aji de gallina over boiled potatoes and rice, garnished with a hard-boiled egg and black olives.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

500

Protein

30g

Carbs

30g

Fat

28g

Fiber

3g

Micronutrients

Iron

2 mg

Zinc

2 mg

Sodium

500 mg

Calcium

100 mg

Folate

50 mcg

Magnesium

60 mg

Potassium

500 mg

Vitamin C

10 mg

Vitamin A

100 mcg

Vitamin B12

0.8 mcg

Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

No

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

MilkEggTree NutGluten

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Aji de gallina can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aji de gallina

How many calories are in Aji de gallina?

Aji de gallina has about 500 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Aji de gallina suitable for vegetarians?

No. Aji de gallina is not vegetarian as written because it includes chicken breast.

Is Aji de gallina gluten-free?

Aji de gallina is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes white bread. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Aji de gallina?

Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.

Can I make Aji de gallina ahead of time?

Aji de gallina can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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