Arroz Chaufa de Pollo Recipe
Arroz Chaufa de Pollo is a Peruvian-Chinese fusion dish that combines Peruvian and Chinese ingredients with Chinese stir-fry technique in a healthy, one-skillet main dish...
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Ingredients
- 1 egg - thoroughly whisked
- vegetable oil - as needed
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs - cut in small pieces
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil - divided use
- 1 cup cooked and cooled rice - see Notes below for more information
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ají amarillo paste - more or less to taste; I use a tablespoon!
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce - I use tamari soy sauce (gluten free)
- 1 small sweet bell pepper - chopped
- ½ cup frozen peas - thawed
- cilantro, scallions, lime wedges, sesame seeds - to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the wok or skillet to very hot. Add a bit of the oil or spray with cooking spray. Pour in the whisked egg(s), and reduce the heat. Flip when the egg starts to set on top. Remove from the pan. Chop coarsely. Wipe the wok of any egg residue.
- If the skillet is dry, add additional vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Sauté the chicken on medium-high heat until edges are caramelized and no pink remains. Remove from the skillet.
- If the skillet is dry, add additional vegetable oil. Stir-fry the rice, onion, ginger, and garlic.
- Add the remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, and ají amarillo paste. Stir to combine. Add the red pepper, peas, and cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until the red pepper is crisp-tender (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped egg omelet gently. Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish as desired, and enjoy.
Notes
If you don’t already have leftover rice to use, then try this: Cook rice and pour it out onto a baking sheet when it’s done. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow the rice to cool completely.
I used 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the macronutrient calculations. You may use more or less. I'm pretty stingy with it.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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