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Peruvian-Style Chicken Tender Causa Recipe

Chicken tenders, avocado and causa potatoes

Ingredients

Yield: 4 EACH

  • 20 - 24 Yellow Potatoes, large
  • 1 Cup Aji Amarillo Paste (Peruvian Yellow Chili Pepper)
  • 1/2 Cup Lime juice
  • 2 Cups Mayonnaise
  • 16 EACH Tyson Red Label ® Fully Cooked Golden Crispy Chicken Tenderloins, ½-in diced, baked
  • As Needed Salt and Pepper
  • Garnish Avocado Slices
  • Garnish Cilantro Leaves
This special Peruvian recipe features Tyson Red Label ® Crispy Chicken Tenderloins topped with potatoes mixed with a spicy combination of chili paste, lime juice, mayo and salt and pepper. Simple to make, this is a popular Peruvian dish with a delicious and complex flavor.

Directions

  1. Boil and mash the potatoes.
  2. Mix with the chili paste, lime juice, mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste to create a spicy potato mixture.
  3. For each serving, spoon 1/8 of the potato mixture onto a plate.
  4. Place 4 cooked chopped Tyson Red Label ® Crispy Chicken Tenderloins on top of the potato layer.
  5. Add another layer of 1/8 of the potato mixture on top of the chicken.
  6. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro leaves.
  7. Note: Causa is a traditional Peruvian dish made from mashed potatoes, and you can create a delicious variation using chicken tenders. This recipe incorporates South American flavors and techniques while keeping the process simple and accessible.

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