JOCON - GUATEMALEN CHICKEN DISH

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I found this recipe from World Vision. It looks a little funny, but it tastes great! It takes a while to cook, but well worth the effort. You can make the chicken ahead to cut down on cooking time.

Provided by Bugeah

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs chicken, chopped
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 cup tomatillo, hulled and chopped
2 chilies, chopped
2 corn tortillas, chopped, soaked in water and drained

Steps:

  • Put chicken in a large pot with the water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken to a bowl, strain and set aside the broth.
  • Let chicken cool and shred. Set aside.
  • Toast the sesame and pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat till lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Put seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor and grind to a fine powder.
  • Add sesame and pumpkin seed powder and all remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender. This will produce a green sauce.
  • Add 1 cup of the broth and process till smooth.
  • Return chicken to the large pot. Pour green sauce over the chicken and add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of remaining broth to bring to a sauce-like consistency.
  • Heat over medium-low heat and simmer an additional 15-25 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.6, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 950.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 46.4

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