Guatemalan

Cumin and Lemon Pepián de Pollo

Name: Cumin and Lemon Pepián de Pollo
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Guatemalan
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 potato, diced; 1 corn cob, cut into pieces; 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lemon zest

A bright and earthy flavor with cumin and lemon.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Add cumin and lemon zest to the pot with onion and garlic during the initial sautéing step.
In a pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add chicken and cook until browned. Stir in potato, corn, and vegetables.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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