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Chicken Pepian Recipe

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Chicken Pepian: A Taste of Guatemalan Sunshine The first time I encountered Pepian, I was volunteering at a small, family-run restaurant in Antigua, Guatemala. The rich, dark sauce, a symphony of toasted spices, pumpkin seeds, and fiery chilies, clung lovingly to tender chicken. I remember the Abuela, her hands gnarled with age but her eyes … Read more

Pepian De Pollo Recipe

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Pepian De Pollo: A Guatemalan Feast The aroma of toasted spices and simmering chicken instantly transports me back to a small, bustling kitchen in Antigua, Guatemala. My abuela, her hands stained with turmeric and achiote, would spend hours meticulously preparing Pepian de Pollo. The complex, earthy flavors, layered with a gentle warmth from the chiles, … Read more