Pollo Saltado (Peruvian-Style Chicken Stir-Fry)

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A traditional Peruvian-style chicken stir-fry is best served with rice and a sprinkle of cilantro on top!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ (32 ounce) package frozen steak-cut French fries

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, sliced lengthwise

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips

  • 1 aji pepper, minced

  • 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise and seeds removed

Directions

  1. Place chicken strips in a resealable plastic bag with soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and garlic. Seal bag and shake up to cover chicken completely. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and as long as 24 hours.

  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok on high heat. Add the marinated chicken. Cook, flipping pieces occasionally, until mostly white on the surface, 4 to 5 minutes.

  5. Add onion, bell pepper, and aji pepper to the wok with the chicken. Continue stir-frying until onions are slightly translucent but still hold their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.

  6. Arrange baked fries on plates and place the chicken stir-fry on top.

Cook's Note:

Use any color bell pepper you prefer. Feel free to substitute aji pepper with another kind of chile pepper or chile pepper paste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
11g Fat
37g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 506mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 532mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.