Mexican · Dinner
Chicken in Pumpkin Seed Sauce
Chicken thighs braised in a Oaxacan-style pipián verde made from toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, poblano and jalapeño, blended smooth and simmered until it thickens into a savory green sauce, finished with epazote and served ladled over the meat with white rice alongside.
$5
20 minsPrep
40 minsCook
60 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
565Calories
52.3gProtein
26.8gFat
31.4gCarbs
6.4gSugar
6.9gFiber
1450mgSodium
225mgChol
6.1gSat Fat
1180mgPotassium
110mgCalcium
5.8mgIron
0.7mcgVitamin B12
48mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
high-fiber
herb-salt
all-time-classics
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat chicken dry, then toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until they puff and turn golden.
2
Heat
Char poblano and jalapeño pieces over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins blister; transfer to a plate.
3
Sear
Heat oil in a small pot over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until golden on all sides; remove to a plate.
4
Blend
Combine toasted seeds, charred peppers, tomatillo, onion, garlic, cilantro, lettuce, and stock in a blender; blitz for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
5
Braise
Pour sauce into the pot, return chicken, add epazote and black pepper, cover, and braise over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring gently occasionally, until chicken is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
6
Plate
Spoon rice onto a plate and ladle chicken and pipián sauce alongside; serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g boneless chicken thigh
- 2/3 cup90g raw pumpkin seeds, hulled
- 7 oz200g tomatillo
- 11 poblano pepper
- 11 white onion
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 22 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup30g fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 44 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup240ml chicken stock
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp dried epazote
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup110g cooked white rice, to serve
