Today’s recipe is all about flavor, I love peanuts in Peru we use it for a variety of dishes , sometimes to thick some sauces , sometimes to prepare some desserts, in salads you name it, so I am sharing with you my recipe of Peanut sauce, super easy and delicious.

Chicken in Peanut Sauce | Servings: 4

Ingredients :

  • 1 Chicken breast , sliced
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 3/4 Cups of Peanuts
  • 2 Tablespoons of “Aji Panca Paste”
  • 1 Tablespoon of Paprika paste
  • 1 Red onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon of Sugar
  • 1 Cup of Evaporated Milk
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup of chopped parsley leaves
  • 4 Cooked Potatoes

Steps :

  • In a hot pan add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil , cook your chicken 2 min per side then reserve.
  • In the same pan add onion, garlic , Panca paste, peanuts, and let it cook for at least 5 min or until tender , stir constantly

  • Once its cooked blend it (add some milk if needed) and return the mix to to the pan add the rest of milk , chicken, paprika,sugar, salt and pepper if needed, bring the sauce to a boil , turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 min

  • Serve this dish along with cooked potatoes and sprinkle some chopped parsley on top.

That is it guys , I know you will love this peanut sauce , it is full of flavor , I love the texture and it has a bit of spiciness.

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