Jocón

Jocón de pollo is a traditional dish hailing from Huehuetenango. The dish is made with a combination of chicken pieces, pumpkin and sesame seeds, tomatillos, cilantro, scallions, chili peppers, and corn tortillas that are chopped, soaked in water, and drained. The dish is heavily influenced by Mayan culture and it's very popular with the Mayan population. This chicken stew in a green sauce made with cilantro and tomatillos that's thickened with sesame and pumpkin seeds and tortillas is usually served with rice and avocado slices on the side.