Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish

Submitted 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."

 

• 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

1. Put chicken in a large pot with the water and salt.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Remove chicken to a bowl, strain and set aside the broth.
4. Let chicken cool and shred. Set aside.
5. Toast the sesame and pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat till lightly browned, stirring frequently.
6. Put seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor and grind to a fine powder.
7. Add sesame and pumpkin seed powder and all remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender. This will produce a green sauce.
8. Add 1 cup of the broth and process till smooth.
9. 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.
10. Heat over medium-low heat and simmer an additional 15-25 minutes.
11. Serve with rice and tortillas.