🇧🇴 Bolivian Cuisine

Sajta de Pollo

Chicken in Yellow Pepper Sauce

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 422 kcal

Tender chicken smothered in a thick, vibrant yellow sauce made from aji amarillo peppers, served over chuño or potatoes — a La Paz fiesta staple.

Ingredients

1 Boil chicken pieces until cooked through, about 25 min. Reserve broth.
2 Blend rehydrated aji amarillo with onion, garlic, cumin, and 1 cup broth until smooth.
3 Sauté the aji sauce in oil for 5 min until darkened and fragrant.
4 Add remaining broth and breadcrumbs or ground peanuts to thicken. Simmer 10 min.
5 Add cooked chicken to the sauce. Simmer 5 min to absorb flavors.
6 Serve over boiled potatoes or chuño, garnished with parsley.

Did You Know?

Sajta de pollo is the official dish of the Alasitas festival in La Paz, where miniature versions are blessed for good luck.