Peruvian Aji de Gallina Burger
Aji de Gallina is a Peruvian dish built on a creamy, mildly spicy sauce made with aji amarillo peppers, bread, walnuts, and cheese — and those same flavors drive this quick burger. The sauce doubles as a spread, bringing nutty, tangy heat to the finished sandwich. It comes together in about 30 minutes and works well for a weeknight dinner with an unexpected flavor profile.
Equipment
- Grill pan
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Aji Amarillo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste Peruvian chili paste
- ½ cup mayonnaise creamy
Burger
- 1 pound ground chicken organic preferred
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs fresh
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 pieces burger buns toasted
- 1 cup lettuce leaves fresh, washed
- 1 large tomato sliced
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the aji amarillo paste and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth to create a rich sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until incorporated, then shape into 4 patties.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the burgers cook, toast the burger buns lightly on the pan.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading a generous amount of aji amarillo sauce on each bun. Layer with lettuce, a chicken patty, tomato slices, and more sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Lisa’s Tips
- For a spicier kick, add an extra tablespoon of aji amarillo paste. Substitute ground turkey for chicken to try a different twist.
- Serve with a side of sweet potato fries for an authentic Peruvian experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4794IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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