Causa Limeña

Name: Causa Limeña
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 avocados, sliced

A classic layered dish featuring seasoned yellow potato mash, avocado, and a savory chicken salad filling chilled to perfection.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

PeruvianAppetizerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp ají amarillo paste
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 avocados, sliced

Instructions

1

Boil 3 lbs peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in water until fork-tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
2

Simmer 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts in water until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then drain and shred.
3

Mix shredded chicken with 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a bowl.
4

Stir 3 tbsp ají amarillo paste, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tsp salt into mashed potatoes until uniform.
5

Layer half of potato mixture into a mold, top with 2 sliced avocados, add chicken mixture, and finish with remaining potato mixture.

Questions

How long does Causa Limeña keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Causa Limeña?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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