JOCON DE POLLO (GUATEMALAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO)

Jocon de Pollo (Guatemalan Chicken with Tomatillo) image

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories Chicken

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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2 1/2 - 3 lb chicken thighs
4 c water
2 tsp salt
1/4 c pumpkin seeks (pepitas)
1/4 c sesame seeds
2 corn tortillas, chopped, soaked in water, drained
1 c tomatillos, hulled and chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1-3` jalapeno peppers, chopped

Steps:

1. Place the chicken, water and salt into a large pot over medium-high flame. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Remove the chicken to a bowl and strain and set aside the broth. Let chicken cool, then shred it with your fingers. Set aside.
3. Heat a dry skillet over medium flame. Add the pumpkin and sesame seeds and toast, stirring, until lightly browned. Remove to a coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
4. Add the sesame and pumpkin seeds, tortillas, tomatillos, cilantro, scallions and chile peppers to a food processor or blender. Add 1 cup of the reserved broth and process until smooth. If using a blender you may have to do this step in batches.
5. Return the chicken to the pot. Pour over pureed sauce and add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the remaining broth to give it a sauce-like consistency.
6. Heat over medium-low flame and simmer for an additional 15-25 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.