Chicken in Green Sauce-Guatemala(Jocon)

Chicken in Green Sauce-Guatemala(Jocon)

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Chicken In Green Sauce-Guatemala(Jocon) is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 cups of water, 1 tsp. salt, 2 tortillas, sliced and 1 tbsp. squash seeds, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.

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πŸ”— Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

Cook chicken in the water with 1 tsp. of salt in a covered pot, about 30 minutes, or until chicken is soft.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Save broth and soak tortillas in in it.

Toast sesame seeds and squash seeds in a skillet until they lightly brown.

In a food processor, grind the seeds. add the cilantro, green onions, hot chiles, tomatillos and 1 cup of the broth.

Add the tortillas and process into a smooth paste.

Brown the chicken in a lightly oiled pan for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Add the paste mixture and the remaining broth, about 2 cups.

Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the sauce is reduced to a thick, rich, green consistency. Serve over rice if desired.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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