Sweet and Smoky Guatemalan Pepián with Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Sweet and Smoky Guatemalan Pepián with Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks); 1/4 cup lime juice; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 medium tomatoes, quartered; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 cup corn kernels

A traditional Guatemalan stew brimming with spices.

This heartwarming stew combines chicken, vibrant vegetables, and earthy spices for a comforting main course that takes your taste buds on a journey.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)

1/4 cup lime juice

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

For the Vegetable Base

2 medium tomatoes, quartered

1 large onion, quartered

1 bell pepper, sliced

2 cloves garlic, peeled

For the Spice Mixture

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Stew

4 cups chicken broth

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 carrots, sliced

1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved

1 cup corn kernels

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Ingredients

Combine lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

Add Chicken

Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.

Marinate

Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Vegetables

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Arrange Vegetables

Arrange tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic on a baking sheet.

Roast

Roast for 20 minutes until slightly charred.

Avoid burning the garlic during roasting, as it will impart a bitter taste.

Cooking Process

Blending the Roasted Vegetables

Blend roasted vegetables until smooth.

Toasting the Spice Mixture

Toast pumpkin and sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden. Add oregano, allspice, and smoked paprika, stir briefly.

Combining Ingredients

In a large pot, combine the marinated chicken, blended vegetables, toasted spice mixture, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

Plating & Serving