Pepian De Pollo or Spicy Chicken Stew. COOKING AROUND THE WORLD A TO Z, Part 7, Guatamala.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts provide a similar nutty flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Cook the chicken thighs in a pan of water for about 30 minutes, keeping the chicken stock.

Dry roast the sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds until toasted.

Toast both sides of the tortillas in the pan.

Char the tomatoes, onion (with skin), and dried chilies on both sides.

Blend the toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds until fine.

Blend the charred tomatoes, onion, and chilies together.

Add the coriander, spices, and a bit of chicken stock to the blender and blend again.

Return the blended mixture to a pan, adding the cooked chicken pieces and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add pre-cooked vegetables (carrot, green beans, sweet potato) and simmer for another 5 minutes.

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