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Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry)

28 January, 2015 by Tara 14 Comments

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A recipe for Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry). Thinly sliced pieces of chicken are tossed together with potatoes, tomatoes, and red onions for a quick and delicious dish.

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Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry) with rice and cilantro on two white plates.
Peruvian cuisine has been heavily influenced by Chinese immigrants and the resulting fusion of some of the best of both cuisines is known as Chifa. This Pollo Saltado is one of the products of said fusion.

Pollo Saltado is a Peruvian Stir-Fry with seasoned chicken, onions, and tomatoes along with French fries and rice. The combination of chicken with aji amarillo, soy sauce, vinegar, french fries, and rice creates an absolutely incredible dish that comes together in no time at all. Another popular variation, called Lomo Saltado, swaps the chicken for beef. 

Aerial view of Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry) in a wok.

This dish cooks quickly at a high heat. Make sure to have all your ingredients chopped and ready to go before starting the cooking process.

I often use pre-made frozen French fries and bake them right before tossing with the Pollo Saltado. Homemade fries cooked immediately prior would be even better.

I have seen the fries served in two ways. You can either keep them separate (I often do this if I plan on having leftovers) or toss them with the Pollo Saltado immediately before serving. If you toss everything together, eat right away as the fries will become soggy as they soak up the sauce.

Notable Ingredients

Aji Amarillo (Amarillo Chili) is a bright orange chile with a fruity flavor and about the same heat level as Tabasco or Cayenne on the Scoville Scale. I was able to find Aji Amarillo Paste in the Peruvian section of my local international market. I have also seen it in larger supermarkets such as Wegmans and Whole Foods.

You can sometimes find the chilies dried or frozen. If not available locally, aji amarillo paste is available on Amazon (but for a higher price): Aji Amarillo Paste.

Looking for more Peruvian recipes?

Try Anticuchos de Corazón (Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers) and Salchipapas (Peruvian Sausages and Potatoes).

Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry) on two white plates with wok in background.

Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry) Recipe

Adapted from Peru Delights

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Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry)

A recipe for Pollo Saltado (Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry). Thinly sliced pieces of chicken are tossed together with potatoes, tomatoes, and red onions for a quick and delicious dish.
Course Main
Cuisine Peruvian
Keyword chicken, French Fries, Peru, Peruvian, potato, poultry, South America, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red onion thickly sliced into wedges
  • 3 plum tomatoes thickly sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 cup (20 grams) fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or 1 aji amarillo pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 10 ounces (283 grams) French fries
  • Cooked long grain white rice for serving

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • In a large wok, drizzle oil over high heat. When thoroughly heated, add the sliced chicken breasts. Cook, stirring often, until golden on all sides. Toss in the garlic and onions, then the chicken stock mixture.
  • Once the onions begin to soften, stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, aji amarillo, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with French fries and rice.
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Comments

  1. Jaymi

    16 April, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve made Lomo Saltado a couple of times now so I was excited to see your recipe using chicken. I did not get to use aji amarillo but this is so tasty AND EASY!. Only served this with french fries because we find it filling enough without rice.

    Reply
    • Tara

      18 April, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Melissa

    2 June, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    I made this for 50 people and it came out amazing. Thank you

    Reply
    • Tara

      3 June, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it Melissa!

      Reply
  3. Javier Valverde Sr

    30 September, 2019 at 4:40 am

    Hello Tara. My name is Javier. I was born in Lima, Peru. I’ve been following your recipes and I can see that you have a very good knowledge of my native cuisine. My wife really loves when I cook some Peruvian dish. She is from Arkansas. I have to ask how did you come to have such a good command of the Peruvian cuisine. Have you been to Lima?? Good job Tara.

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    • Tara

      30 September, 2019 at 9:27 am

      Hi Javier! This dish is one of my favorites from the Peruvian restaurants in my area. I have never been to Lima, but hope to someday!

      Reply
  4. Lindsey

    8 August, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    Made this tonight and it was SO good!! Just like my favorite dish at our local Peruvian restaurant that, sadly, closed down. Bought the pepper paste on Amazon and glad I did, it really made it. The only thing I would change is to add more garlic but I love garlic! This will definitely be a staple dinner in our house. So easy and Delicious!

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    • Tara

      8 August, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Hi Lindsey! So happy you enjoyed it! Sorry your local place closed down 🙁

      Reply
  5. Lauren

    2 August, 2021 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    My chicken dinners have gotten really repetitive, so excited to have found this. The Amarillo paste really makes the dish

    Reply
  6. Jeff Albom

    2 August, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    This looks great. I like incorporating the french fries into the dish. The kids will love it.

    Reply
  7. Claudia Lamascolo

    2 August, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken had the best flavors I ever made will make it often! thanks

    Reply
  8. Anaiah

    2 August, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    This dish reminds me so much of one of my favorite Peruvian restaurants back home. I moved to a much smaller town and there’s not that many restaurants out here. Your pollo saltado recipe is amazing and so full of flavor! I’m happy to be able to recreate it at home.

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  9. Michelle

    3 August, 2021 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    So interesting that there’s french fries in it! I love the flavor added from the red wine vinegar!

    Reply
  10. Ryan

    23 January, 2023 at 7:32 pm

    Tried this recipe for the 1st time tonight. Had to sub Chipotle paste for amarillo, and used a vinegar with actual red wine mixture. Also added a touch of cumin. Came out great!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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