Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Chicken Stir Fry
Pollo saltado is one of the best-loved dishes in Peru. Usually made with cheap and readily available ingredients, this versatile and delicious dish is easy to prepare and tastes amazing.
- Prep time
- 7 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 medium-sized chicken breasts ( boneless )
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon aji panca paste
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cumin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon paprika (optional)
- 1 ½ cup French fries (frozen )
- 1 medium red onion (sliced)
- 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 small tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large bell pepper (sliced)
- oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the Chicken into strips and mix them in a bowl with salt, pepper, aji panca paste, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, cumin, and paprika. Set aside for 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
While waiting, fry or bake your fries according to the package instructions.
- 3
Once crisp, set it aside.
- 4
In a pan at high heat, add oil and heat it till it smokes. Sear the chicken for 2 – 3 minutes on both sides or till it looks a bit charred. Cook the chicken in batches to avoid over crowding.
- 5
After cooking the chicken set them aside. Turn the stove to medium heat, and pour in the leftover marinade if there are any. Mix it with the red onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook till these turn soft.
- 6
Place back the chicken and bell peppers. You can also add the fries at this stage. Toss it around to heat up the chicken.
- 7
Serve with fries and white rice on the side. Top with green onions or cilantro.