The Chilean chicken chupe recipe is a variation using “land” products of these classic Chilean preparations typically made with seafood, but whose combination of ingredients allows for infinite variations, all equally delicious.
How to make Chilean Chicken Chupe?
Chicken chupe is a simple and delicious preparation in Chilean culinary tradition, using cooked chicken fillets as the main ingredient.
Nutritional facts
Each serving of Chilean chicken chupe contains approximately 450 kcal, 28 g of carbohydrates, 25 g of fats, 24 g of proteins, 2 g of fiber, 5 g of sugars, and 700 mg of sodium.
Chilean Chicken Chupe recipe
Category: Main Courses
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken fillets
- 250 ml whole milk
- 200 ml white wine
- 200 ml vegetable broth
- 150 g Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices of sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ red bell pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- In a large pot, add 2 liters of water, heat over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, cool, shred with two forks, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, place the sandwich bread slices without the crust, pour the milk over them, let sit for a couple of minutes, and then mash with a fork or blend until smooth.
- In a medium pot, add a splash of olive oil, heat over medium-high heat, add the diced onion, sauté until translucent, then add the shredded chicken, white wine, vegetable broth, and the processed bread and milk mixture. Stir until well combined and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the oregano, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the parsley, and about 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well and simmer until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and transfer to clay pots or a baking tray.
- Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of the mixture and place in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve the Chilean chicken chupe immediately, piping hot, ideally accompanied by a chilled glass of Chilean white wine.
Benefits and properties
Generally, chicken is the most affordable meat protein compared to beef or fish, making it an economical, versatile, and nutritious option.
Chicken farming is considered to have a lower environmental impact compared to beef, requiring less food and water per kilogram of meat produced.
Did you know?
Chupe is a Chilean preparation originating from the northern part of the country, typical of the Andes region, whose name derives from the Quechua word “chupi,” which could be translated as thick soup.
