Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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