Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish

Name: Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by Bugeah

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.

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READY IN: 1hr 20mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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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