What Aji de gallina is
Shredded chicken in a creamy yellow-chilli sauce.
Aji de gallina is listed as a dish in the Peru guide, where the index tags it mild and rice-based. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Aji de gallina
Our index links Aji de gallina to Lima. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Peru guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Aji de gallina sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 8 food entries we track for Peru, 4 are budget, 4 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Anticuchos, Papa a la huancaina, Pan frances |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 4 | Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Aji de gallina |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Aji de gallina is one of 6 dish entries and 4 mid-range items; 4 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Peru items that make most sense alongside Aji de gallina, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Peru items share the most tags with Aji de gallina, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Aji de gallina: common questions
What is Aji de gallina?
Shredded chicken in a creamy yellow-chilli sauce. It is listed in the TasteBridge Peru guide as a dish.
How much does Aji de gallina cost in Peru?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Aji de gallina vegetarian?
Aji de gallina is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Aji de gallina?
Our index links it to Lima. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Peru. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.