Braised Peruvian Chicken

Braised Peruvian Chicken


1. Finely chop jalapeno, including seeds.

2. Slice onion into wedges.

3. Thickly slice pepper.

4. Cut each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 bite-sized pieces and place chicken in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with cumin and pinches of salt and toss to coat.

5. Melt garlic butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

6. When hot, add half of chicken and cook until light golden, (1 to 2 min per side).

7. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken, adding more garlic butter if needed.

8. When all chicken is removed, add broth to pot.

9. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any bits from pot bottom.

10. Add jalapeno, onion, pepper and carrots.

11. Return chicken and any juices to pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

12. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is springy when pressed, (10 to 12 min).

13. Sprinkle with cilantro.

14. If you like a thicker sauce, ladle chicken and veg into bowls and boil sauce until reduced slightly, (3 to 4 min).

15. Spoon over chicken.

16. Serve with rice.

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