Guatemalan pepian chicken stew recipe for six
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This chicken stew serves six and gets its thick sauce from toasted seeds and roasted vegetables. Serve it with rice or warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
8
Roma tomatoes
6
Tomatillos
6
Dried guajillo chiles
3
White onion
1
Garlic cloves
4
Sesame seeds
2 tablespoons
Pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup
Corn tortillas
2
Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups
Green beans
12 ounces
Chayote squash
2
Jasmine rice
2 cups
How to make it
- Cook rice according to package directions. 2. Toast sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and tortillas; set aside. 3. Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, and softened guajillos. 4. Blend toasted and roasted ingredients with broth, cinnamon, and cumin. 5. Simmer chicken in the sauce until tender, adding green beans and chayote near the end. 6. Serve with rice.
Who this list is for
This list is for home cooks planning to make Guatemalan pepian chicken stew for six people. If you want a rich, traditional stew with thick sauce and bold flavors, this is for you. It’s especially useful if you’re hosting a dinner or want to try a classic Central American dish with authentic ingredients.
How to use this list
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for items like ground cumin, cinnamon, and chicken broth. Shop for the fresh produce and specialty ingredients: bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, dried guajillo chiles, white onion, garlic, green beans, and chayote squash. Toast sesame and pumpkin seeds before blending them with roasted vegetables, as this builds the stew’s base. Don’t forget jasmine rice or tortillas for serving.
Common mistakes OR What to skip
Don’t swap out bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for boneless cuts—the bones and skin add flavor and richness. Avoid skipping the toasting step for seeds and tortillas, as this deepens the sauce. Using regular broth instead of low-sodium can make the stew too salty, so stick to the list. Don’t substitute guajillo chiles with generic dried chiles; the flavor profile will change.
What is on this list
You’ll need 8 chicken thighs, 6 Roma tomatoes, 6 tomatillos, 3 dried guajillo chiles, and a white onion. The sauce relies on 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 2 corn tortillas, and 4 garlic cloves. Spices include 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. The stew gets bulk from 12 ounces green beans and 2 chayote squash. Serve with 2 cups jasmine rice. Cross off what you already have before shopping.
Before you go
Double-check your spice rack for cumin and cinnamon. Look for guajillo chiles and chayote squash at Latin markets if your usual store doesn’t carry them. Buy fresh produce as close to cooking day as possible. Thaw chicken if frozen. Have all ingredients prepped and measured before starting; this stew comes together more smoothly when everything is ready.
FAQ
Who is "Guatemalan pepian chicken stew recipe for six" for?
This list is for home cooks planning to make Guatemalan pepian chicken stew for six people. If you want a rich, traditional stew with thick sauce and bold flavors, this is for you. It’s especially useful if you’re hosting a dinner or want to try a classic Central American dish with authentic ingredients.
How should I use "Guatemalan pepian chicken stew recipe for six"?
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for items like ground cumin, cinnamon, and chicken broth. Shop for the fresh produce and specialty ingredients: bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, dried guajillo chiles, white onion, garlic, green beans, and chayote squash. Toast sesame and pumpkin seeds before blending them with roasted veget…
What should I skip or avoid with "Guatemalan pepian chicken stew recipe for six"?
Don’t swap out bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for boneless cuts—the bones and skin add flavor and richness. Avoid skipping the toasting step for seeds and tortillas, as this deepens the sauce. Using regular broth instead of low-sodium can make the stew too salty, so stick to the list. Don’t substitute guajillo chiles with generic dried chiles; the flavor p…
What is on the "Guatemalan pepian chicken stew recipe for six" list?
You’ll need 8 chicken thighs, 6 Roma tomatoes, 6 tomatillos, 3 dried guajillo chiles, and a white onion. The sauce relies on 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 2 corn tortillas, and 4 garlic cloves. Spices include 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. The stew gets bulk from 12 ounces green beans and 2 chayote squash. Ser…
What should I do before I go?
Double-check your spice rack for cumin and cinnamon. Look for guajillo chiles and chayote squash at Latin markets if your usual store doesn’t carry them. Buy fresh produce as close to cooking day as possible. Thaw chicken if frozen. Have all ingredients prepped and measured before starting; this stew comes together more smoothly when everything is ready.
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