Medium
Guatemalan
Pepián de Pollo
Guatemala's national dish, a rich and spicy chicken stew with roasted vegetables and seeds.
90
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 lbs
Chicken thighs
bone-in, skinless
3.00 medium
Tomatoes
roasted
4.00
Tomatillos
husked, roasted
2.00
Dried guaque chiles
seeded, toasted
2.00
Dried pasa chiles
seeded, toasted
0.25 cup
Pumpkin seeds
toasted
0.25 cup
Sesame seeds
toasted
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
0.50 cup
Cilantro
chopped
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, and chiles until charred.
10 minutes
2
Blend roasted vegetables, seeds, and cilantro into a sauce.
3
Brown chicken in a large pot.
10 minutes
4
Add sauce and 4 cups water, simmer 40 minutes.
40 minutes
5
Add potatoes and carrots, cook until tender.
20 minutes
6
Season and serve with rice or tortillas.