Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish

Jocon - Guatemalen Chicken Dish


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.

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