Chicken with Peruvian Chile Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (found in Latin markets or the Hispanic section of grocery stores)
• 4 pound meat from a rotisserie chicken cut into 8 pieces
• 6 ounces mild feta cheese crumbled
• 0.5 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 0.8 cup half-and-half 
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
• 0.5 cup parmesan finely grated
• 2 small shallots sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 0.5 cup walnuts toasted chopped
• 1 slice torn into whole wheat
• 1 slice torn into whole wheat

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2. Rub the chicken on all sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each piece of chicken registers 160 degrees F, 35 to 45 minutes.
4. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.
5. Place the bread and half-and-half in the bowl of a food processor. Allow the bread to soak up the liquid, about 10 minutes.
6. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-low heat.
7. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Cool slightly and add to the food processor with the soaked bread.
9. Add the broth, cheeses, 1/2 cup walnuts, Aji Amarillo paste, and turmeric. Blend until smooth.
10. Pour the sauce back into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
11. Spoon some of the sauce on a platter and arrange the chicken on top.
12. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted walnuts and cilantro (or parsley, if using) and serve.
13. Cook's Note: To toast the walnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
14. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.