Pollo en Jocón Dulce (Chicken in Fruit & Tomato Recado)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 40 mins

• Total time: 1 hour

• Servings: 4

• Country of Origin: Guatemala

Description

• Traditional Guatemalan sweet-savory chicken stew cooked in a tomato, raisin, cinnamon, and plantain thickened sauce.

Presentation

• Served over white rice with warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken pieces

• 4 ripe tomatoes

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 ripe plantain, sliced

• 1/4 cup raisins

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

• 1 tsp salt

Directions

• Brown chicken pieces in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.

• Sauté tomatoes, onion, garlic, plantain slices, raisins, and cinnamon stick in same skillet.

• Blend sautéed mix with chicken broth and toasted sesame seeds until smooth sauce forms.

• Return chicken to pot, pour blended sauce over, and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

• Season with salt and serve hot.

Optional Variations

• Add pineapple chunks into stew for extra tropical acidity.

Cooking Tips

• Blending fried ripe plantain into recado creates natural thickness and gentle sweetness.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 420 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 22 g

• Protein: 36 g

• Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Sodium: 510 mg

• Fiber: 2.5 g

• Sugar: 10 g