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11 Guatemalan Recipes to Try at Home
Browse published Guatemalan recipes with complete ingredient lists and step-by-step cooking instructions.
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- Guatemalan Achiote Chicken With Sweet Plantains
- Guatemalan Beef Rellenos With Warm Tomato Recado
- Guatemalan Chicken Guisado With Chayote And Carrots
- Guatemalan Chicken Jocón With Green Tomatillo And Sesame Sauce
- Guatemalan Cobán Braised Beef With Butternut Squash
- Guatemalan Escabeche Chicken Skillet With Pickled Vegetables
- Guatemalan Hilachas Shredded Beef In Sweet Tomato Recado
- Guatemalan Kakik Turkey Leg Stew With Mint And Smoked Chiles
- Guatemalan Pan-Seared Bass With Sesame Chirmol Sauce
- Guatemalan Pan-Seared Chicken In Creamy Loroco Sauce
- Guatemalan Pan-Seared Salmon With Roasted Pepitoria Salsa

01 / Guatemalan · 45 MINUTES
Guatemalan Achiote Chicken With Sweet Plantains
A fragrant skillet chicken braised in citrusy achiote recado, simmered alongside sweet ripe plantains and rich black beans.
Get the full recipe ↗02 / Guatemalan · 50 MINUTES
Guatemalan Beef Rellenos With Warm Tomato Recado
Tender poblano peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and soft-cooked vegetables, lightly battered in whipped eggs and simmered in a warm garlic tomato recado.
Get the full recipe ↗03 / Guatemalan · 50 MINUTES
Guatemalan Chicken Guisado With Chayote And Carrots
Pan-browned chicken thighs slow-simmered with sweet chayote squash and carrots in a rich, toasted seed and tomato recado sauce.
Get the full recipe ↗04 / Guatemalan · 55 MINUTES
Guatemalan Chicken Jocón With Green Tomatillo And Sesame Sauce
A beloved Guatemalan comfort dish where tender chicken is simmered in Jocón, a bright green recado sauce crafted from toasted pumpkin seeds, sesame, tomatillos, and fresh cilantro.
Get the full recipe ↗05 / Guatemalan · 75 MINUTES
Guatemalan Cobán Braised Beef With Butternut Squash
Tender beef braised in a fragrant Guatemalan Cobán chile and toasted seed broth with sweet butternut squash.
Get the full recipe ↗06 / Guatemalan · 40 MINUTES
Guatemalan Escabeche Chicken Skillet With Pickled Vegetables
Seared chicken thighs cooked alongside crisp-tender vegetables bathed in a bright, spiced oregano vinegar broth.
Get the full recipe ↗07 / Guatemalan · 70 MINUTES
Guatemalan Hilachas Shredded Beef In Sweet Tomato Recado
Tender, shredded flank steak braised low and slow in a smoky tomato and roasted pepper sauce cooked alongside chunked potatoes and carrots.
Get the full recipe ↗08 / Guatemalan · 60 MINUTES
Guatemalan Kakik Turkey Leg Stew With Mint And Smoked Chiles
A signature Mayan spiced turkey stew featuring an aromatic red broth seasoned with toasted allspice, achiote, mild smoked chiles, and fresh spearmint.
Get the full recipe ↗09 / Guatemalan · 30 MINUTES
Guatemalan Pan-Seared Bass With Sesame Chirmol Sauce
Crispy white fish served over a rustic warm tomato salsa enriched with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
Get the full recipe ↗10 / Guatemalan · 30 MINUTES
Guatemalan Pan-Seared Chicken In Creamy Loroco Sauce
Tender pan-seared chicken cutlets served in a rich, fragrant crema sauce infused with edible loroco flower buds.
Get the full recipe ↗11 / Guatemalan · 30 MINUTES
Guatemalan Pan-Seared Salmon With Roasted Pepitoria Salsa
Crispy salmon fillets paired with a traditional Guatemalan sauce made from toasted pumpkin seeds, charred tomatoes, and zesty lime.
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