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: Chicken Skewers 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.; Pepitas Sauce (Pepian Verde) Ingredients:; 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 Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

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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Servings: 6

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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

Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Calories

964kcal

48%
Fat

63g

3%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

19g

0%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

79g

3%
Cholesterol

140mg

7%
Sodium

37mg

1%

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

Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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