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Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred it by hand. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking broth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Boil the chicken breasts","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the white bread slices in a bowl and pour the evaporated milk over them. Let soak for 5-10 minutes, then blend until smooth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the white bread slices","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the ají amarillo paste and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.","group":"Cooking the Base","title":"Heat oil over medium heat","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the blended bread and milk mixture to the pot. Stir in the reserved chicken broth gradually until you achieve a thick, creamy consistency. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.","group":"Simmering","title":"Add the blended bread and milk mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped walnuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped walnuts, and grated Parmesan cheese","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve the Ají de Gallina hot over sliced boiled potatoes and white rice. Garnish with halves of hard-boiled eggs and black olives.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the Ají de Gallina hot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ají Amarillo is the essential ingredient; it provides a unique fruity heat and vibrant yellow color. For the most authentic texture, use crustless white bread soaked in evaporated milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Peruvian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Blender","Large skillet","Large pot"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions including sides"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chicken stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen over time. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or broth if it has thickened too much."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on low heat to prevent the milk from curdling. 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