Chicken broth is a typical dish from Guatemalan cuisine. It is usually served with vegetables, rice, and corn tortillas, with the chicken cooked beforehand to enhance its flavor. We cannot forget the drops of lime at the end, as they give a special touch to the broth.
The combination of fresh ingredients like vegetables, rice, and corn tortillas, along with the previously roasted chicken, creates an exquisite and comforting flavor.
The drops of lime at the end highlight the flavors, adding a distinctive touch to this traditional Guatemalan recipe.
Chicken Broth
Ingredients
1 Whole chicken
3 liters of Water
1 pound of Potatoes
2 Small tender quails
3 Large tomatoes
1 Medium onion
6 Large garlic cloves
1 Bunch of onion stalks
12 Sprigs of mint
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot, boil 3 liters of water with a bundle of tied onion stalks, a whole onion, peeled garlic, and halved tomatoes.
Step 2 : Once boiling, add the clean whole chicken and cook with enough salt for three and a half hours.
Step 3 : Check the chicken meat periodically to ensure it is well cooked.
Step 4 : Add the potatoes and small quails in pieces to the broth 30 minutes before finishing cooking.
Step 5 : Add the mint at the end.
Step 6 : Cut the chicken into large pieces and grill or sauté them in oil.
Step 7 : Place one piece in each plate when serving.
Step 8 : Serve the broth with garnishes such as avocado, spicy chili, sour orange, and rice.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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