JOCON - GUATEMALEN CHICKEN DISH

Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish image

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.