Sajta de Pollo

Welcome to an authentic taste of Bolivia with this delicious "Sajta de Pollo." It's an easy and mouth-watering recipe perfect for a quick yet flavorful meal with your family. Let's get cooking and enjoy this traditional dish together.

Ingredients

🧀 1/2 block Cheese, choose your local favorite brand
🥬 1 cup shelled Peas
🥔 10 peeled Tuntas, a type of dried potato; if unavailable, substitute with small potatoes
🍗 1 Chicken, portioned, Brand recommendation: your local favorite or organic if possible
🥜 1/2 cup Peanuts, shelled or unshelled; Planters is a recommended brand
🌶️ 2 tablespoons Ají Amarillo powder, non-spicy or spicy, depending on preference, available from brands like Inca's Food
🧄 3 cloves Garlic
🥔 3 medium peeled Potatoes
🧅 1 large Onion, or 2 small ones
🍅 2 Tomatoes
🫒 Olive Oil, e.g., Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Bertolli

Instructions

1- Preparing the Sauce and Chicken:

• In a large pot, add water and bring it to boil. Add the chicken pieces and let them simmer until fully cooked, stiffening the flavors. Once done, remove and set aside, reserving the broth.
• In a blender, combine the peanuts and garlic with a few tablespoons of the reserved chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Add in the ají amarillo powder, blending again until well-mixed.

2- Cooking the Vegetables:

• In a separate pot, cook the peeled tuntas or small potatoes until tender. Similarly, boil the peas until soft and ready.
• Sauté onions in olive oil until they turn translucent, then add chopped tomatoes. Cook until the mixture becomes saucy.

3- Assembling the Dish:

• In a large pan, heat a bit of olive oil and add the blended peanut and ají mixture. Cook until the mixture thickens, adding more chicken broth if needed.
• Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
• Serve the saucy chicken over a bed of cooked potatoes and tuntas. Accompany with sautéed onions and tomatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 3
Calories per serving: Approximately 650
Proteins: 45g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Equipment:

• Large cooking pot, e.g., T-fal Nonstick Stockpot
• Blender, e.g., Nutribullet
• Frying pan, e.g., Calphalon Nonstick Fry Pan

Cooking Tips:

• Adjust the spiciness by altering the type and amount of ají amarillo used.
• Use fresh organic chicken for the best flavors.
• If you like a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer to reduce further.

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Sajta de Pollo

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