Traditional pepián de pollo: the Guatemalan chicken stew in a sauce of toasted seeds, chiles and tomato
Published on: July 31, 2026
Guatemala's national dish, a Mayan inheritance: chicken cooked in a thick, dark sauce made of toasted pumpkin and sesame seeds, dried guaque and pasa chiles, tomato, tomatillo, onion and ground spices, with potato and green beans. Served with rice and corn tortillas. A recipe from Antigua.