Delicious Guatemalan Chicken Recipes

Discover the culinary secrets of Guatemala with traditional recipes like Quichom and Pepián. ¡Authentic flavor in every bite!

Prepare unique dishes like Subanik and Chuchito, culinary heritage that will delight your palate.

The Best Chicken Recipes from Guatemala

Chicken with Rice

Chicken with Rice

Chicken with rice is a very popular dish among Guatemalan diners. It’s made with chopped chicken and a variety of colorful ingredients that make it appealing and delicious both to the eye and the palate.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
8 Servings

Baked Chicken and Rice

Baked Chicken and Rice

Baked chicken and rice is a delicious presentation in the Guatemalan style. This dish is prepared with unique ingredients such as chorizo and blood sausage, perfect to delight on a special occasion.

Main Course
1 hour
Baked
3 Servings

Guatemalan Rice

Guatemalan Rice

Guatemalan rice is a traditional dish originating from Guatemala, which is part of the daily diet of the population. It is quite tasty, well-seasoned, and colorful thanks to its ingredients like vegetables and various greens. Truly, it's a delight.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Cold Cut Platter

Cold Cut Platter

The cold cut platter is a perfect traditional dish for celebrating with many guests. It is varied and delicious, with a combination of flavors that captivate everyone who tries it. Don't forget to check out this recipe, you won't want to miss it!

Main Course
1 hour
12 Servings

Baked Chicken with Chorizo

Baked Chicken with Chorizo

This baked chicken is very popular in celebrations like national festivals or Christmas. The combination of black chorizo with white wine elevates the flavor of this dish, which we present to you today so you can shine in any special occasion.

Main Course
1 hour
Baked
5 Servings

Chicken in Cream and Loroco

Chicken in Cream and Loroco

It is a quintessential traditional dish to please the family, as it contains loroco, a traditional Guatemalan ingredient that gives food a unique flavor and aroma. Dare to prepare it today.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
5 Servings

Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

This dish has an extraordinary intensity, thanks to the peculiar ingredient pineapple. It is considered a true delicacy in Guatemala, with characteristic elements of the national cuisine.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
7 Servings

Chicken in Sesame and Pumpkin Sauce

Chicken in Sesame and Pumpkin Sauce

Chicken in sesame and pumpkin sauce is a hearty dish with an ethnic flavor, characterized by the contrast between the sweetness of the pumpkin and the distinctive taste of sesame, a fusion of nuts that pairs beautifully with the chicken.

Main Course
1 hour
fried
4 Servings

Guatemalan Chicken Stew

Guatemalan Chicken Stew

In this recipe, we will teach you how to prepare the delicious chicken stew in the style of Chapin. This dish, with Spanish influences and ingredients native to Guatemala that enhance its flavor, is quite well-known in various countries.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Quichom

Quichom

Quichom is an indigenous dish from the departments of Sacatepéquez and Quetzaltenango, notable for its mildly spicy sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and different chilies. It is a delight that wins over everyone's palates in the region with its intense flavor.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Chicken and Corn Tamale Rolls

Chicken and Corn Tamale Rolls

Tamale rolls with chicken and corn are a typical street food delight. They are prepared wrapped in corn or plantain leaves, steamed to perfection, and filled with a flavorful, smooth-textured stew. There are various versions that include meat, vegetables, and even desserts.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Enchiladas

Enchiladas

A traditional dish that stands out for its simplicity and exquisite flavor. Characterized by its vibrant corinth color and the variety of vegetables that adorn each bite. Guatemalan enchiladas can be enjoyed in restaurants, markets, and fairs.

Appetizers
1 hour
6 Servings

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