Causa Relleno Con Pollo

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 5
Causa Relleno Con Pollo is a traditional Peruvian dish made with yellow potatoes and chicken
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs yellow potatoes ( about 8 )
3 yellow chiles , such as aji , seeds removed and chopped
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
3 limes , juiced
2 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
white wine ( optional but recommended )
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 avocado , ripe , sliced
salt and pepper
cilantro
1 hard-boiled egg
black olives ( for decoration )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
487
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Causa Relleno Con Pollo is a traditional Peruvian dish that consists of mashed yellow potatoes layered with chicken and avocado. It is often served as a main course for lunch or dinner and can be found in many Peruvian restaurants around the world. Although the dish can be time-consuming to prepare, it is well worth the effort for its delicious taste and satisfying texture, which is both creamy and crunchy. The addition of the yellow chiles gives the dish a slight kick of spice, while the mayonnaise and avocado provide a balanced creaminess to offset the heat.

Instructions

1.Boil the potatoes until cooked through, then drain and let cool before peeling and mashing in a bowl.
2.Blend the yellow chiles with the vegetable oil and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3.Marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice and white wine for at least 30 minutes, then grill until cooked through.
4.Shred the chicken and mix with mayonnaise and yellow mustard.
5.To assemble, take a spoonful of mashed potatoes and flatten it into a disk on a plate.
6.Add a layer of the chicken mixture and top with slices of avocado, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
7.Repeat with another layer of potatoes and chicken mixture until you have a tall, layered cake.
8.Garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and black olives.

PROS

This dish is a filling and hearty meal that can be served either hot or cold.

It is made with simple, affordable ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores.

CONS

The preparation for this dish is somewhat time-consuming, with several different steps that need to be completed beforehand.

It may also be difficult to find some of the ingredients, such as the yellow chiles.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the avocado.
The yellow potatoes are also high in antioxidants and potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure and prevent heart disease.

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