Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Chicken Stir Fry {GF, DF}
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Pollo Saltado - a classic Peruvian Chicken Stir Fry made with onion, tomatoes and a Pisco + tamari based sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that cooks in minutes.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Keyword:
pollo saltado, stir fry
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 355 kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 - 1 pound chicken breast cubed (can use beef instead)
- 1/2 small red onion cut into wedges
- 1 to mato cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons diced coriander
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup Pisco can use Brandy or Cognac instead
- 1/4 cup gluten free tamari
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 - 4 potatoes diced, and deep fried (optional)
- 1 cup rice cooked according to package directions
Instructions
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Finely chop ginger, garlic and coriander.
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Cut tomato and onion into wedges.
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Cut chicken into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes.
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Heat pan (preferably wok, over a gas flame) until hot. Add oil, ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant - 30 seconds.
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Add chicken. Saute until chicken is browned and cooked through.
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Add onion and tomato, saute for 30 seconds.
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Add pisco and shake the pan over the gas flame, until flames come up! Add a dash of salt.
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Add tamari, vinegar and a splash of water.
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Serve over rice or deep fried or roasted potatoes.
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Sprinkle with cilantro.
Recipe Notes
*This is best when made in a wok over a gas flame. Without the gas flame you will not get that flambe when the Pisco is added and the whole pan is set on fire momentarily. *Everything cooks quickly so make sure to have all the ingredients prepped before you start cooking
Nutrition Facts
Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Chicken Stir Fry {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 1089mg47%
Potassium 162mg5%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.