Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 13 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Pumpkin | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Vermouth | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 x chickens
- Water as needed
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 lrg Roma tomatoes roasted
- 1 x onion - (abt 1/4 lb) roasted, and
- sliced thick
- 2 x guajillo peppers stemmed, seeded,
- toasted, and soaked in hot water
- 1/3 cup pepitoria (green squash seeds) toasted, see * Note
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds toasted
- 1 x cinnamon stick - (2" long)
- 2 oz Mexican chocolate
- 3 tbl achiote paste
- 4 cup chicken stock
- 1 whl clove
- 1/2 cup sweet vermouth
Directions
Cut each chicken into 4 equal parts.
Place chicken pieces in Dutch oven.
Add water to almost cover and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
Cover and cook until chicken is just done, about 25 minutes.
Set aside. (If there is much liquid, drain it off.)
Combine tomatoes, onion, peppers, pepitoria, sesame seeds, cinnamon stick, chocolate, achiote # paste, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt and clove.
Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Blend in a food processor or blender and strain through medium sieve.
Taste for seasoning.
Sauce should not be too thick or too thin.
When ready to serve, add vermouth to chicken in pot.
Simmer 3 minutes, then add sauce and cook 5 minutes longer.
Category:Guatemalan Recipes
Category:Guatemalan Meat Dishes