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Jocón de pollo
Simmer the chicken in the water with the onion, garlic and salt until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Skim as it comes to the boil. Lift out the chicken and keep the broth.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Jocón de pollo take?
1 hr 20 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 5 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Stockpot, Blender, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Toasted tortilla → 2 tbsp masa harina slaked in broth. Same corn thickening, slightly smoother sauce.
Any tips from this recipe?
Keep the coriander stalks in. They carry more flavour than the leaves and the blender takes care of the texture. The colour dulls as it cooks. That is normal; a handful of fresh coriander at the end brightens it again.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.