8 Of The Most Amazing Pollo Saltado Recipes

POLLO SALTADO (PERUVIAN-STYLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY)

Steps:

• 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.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Arrange baked fries on plates and place the chicken stir-fry on top.

POLLO SALTADO: PERUVIAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Gather the marinade ingredients.
• Place the pieces of chicken breast in a plastic zipper bag with the vinegar, soy sauce , honey, cumin, paprika, and aji panca paste.
• Seal and mix well, then set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours, though it can be done for as much as 12 to 48 hours.
• Gather the french fry ingredients.
• Pour 1 to 2 inches of the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet with tall sides and heat over medium-high heat until hot.
• Fry the french fries until golden brown, working in batches if necessary. Place on paper towels to cool. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Gather the Saltado ingredients.
• Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken and brown quickly on both sides, working quickly and carefully as the pan might smoke.
• Add the marinade to the pan, being careful of the cold liquid hitting the hot pan. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 additional minutes, just until it is no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken to a plate and reserve.
• Add the garlic and onion to the skillet where the chicken was cooked and sauté them until soft in the remaining marinade.
• Add the red peppers and tomato and sauté over medium-high heat until they're just starting to brown.
• Add the chicken back into the skillet. Taste test and season with more soy sauce if desired.
• Add the french fries to the skillet and gently but quickly mix everything together. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately over cooked hot rice and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

POLLO SALTADO - PERUVIAN CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice the Chicken into strips and mix them in a bowl with salt, pepper, aji panca paste, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, cumin, and paprika. Set aside for 2 hours or overnight.
• While waiting, fry or bake your fries according to the package instructions.
• Once crisp, set it aside.
• In a pan at high heat, add oil and heat it till it smokes. Sear the chicken for 2 - 3 minutes on both sides or till it looks a bit charred. Cook the chicken in batches to avoid over crowding.
• After cooking the chicken set them aside. Turn the stove to medium heat, and pour in the leftover marinade if there are any. Mix it with the red onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook till these turn soft.
• Place back the chicken and bell peppers. You can also add the fries at this stage. Toss it around to heat up the chicken.
• Serve with fries and white rice on the side. Top with green onions or cilantro.