Peruvian Chicken Saltado

How to Make Peruvian Chicken Saltado

Peruvian saltado is traditionally made with beef, but this healthier version uses chicken without sacrificing traditional flavors. It’s a rustic, fast, and comforting recipe that can easily be doubled for a crowd (or for leftovers).


10 min prep time


16 min cook time


4servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add the onion and the remaining 1 tsp oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Return the chicken to the skillet and heat through.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    200

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    6g

    8%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.3g

      7%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    65mg

    22%

  • Sodium
    300mg

    13%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    9g

    3%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    25g

  • Potassium
    510mg

    11%

Ingredients

chicken tenderloins
1 lbs

salt
1/4 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

olive oil (divided use)
3 tsp

red onion (thinly sliced)
1 whole

large tomatoes (cored, halved, and sliced)
2 (about 1 lb)

garlic (minced)
2 clove

lower sodium soy sauce
2 tsp

red wine vinegar
2 tsp