Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 775kcal 38%
Fat 44g 67%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Protein 65g 130%
Cholesterol 170mg 56%
Sodium 400mg 16%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián)

Name: Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: wooden or metal skewers; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosh salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, thinly-sliced green onions, chopped pepitas, etc.; 1 pound fresh tomatillos, rinsed and halved (with the papery husks and stems removed and discarded); 1 poblano pepper, cored and sliced in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2/3 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), plus extras for garnish; 1 small whiteonion, peeled and diced; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed; 1/2 cupvegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Prep 15m

Cook 25m

Total 40m

This Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián) is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken skewers smothered in a vibrant, tangy pepitas sauce. The combination of tomatillos, poblano peppers, and pepitas creates a zesty and unique sauce that will impress everyone at the table.

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Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián)

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