Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce
Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring all ingredients to boil in large pot.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring all ingredients to boil in large pot.
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Transfer chicken to bowl; cover to keep warm.
Reserve chicken broth in pot; spoon off fat from surface.
Heat heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
Add pepitas; stir frequently until seeds puff and begin to pop, about 15 minutes (do not brown).
Transfer to dish; cool.
Set aside 2 tablespoons pepitas for garnish.
Working in batches, finely grind remaining pepitas with peppercorns in spice mill or coffee grinder.
Puree tomatillos, next 5 ingredients, and 1/2 cup reserved chicken broth in blender until almost smooth.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tomatillo mixture and simmer until sauce is thick and reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add ground pepita mixture.
Stir constantly until mixture resembles very coarse paste and begins to color in spots, about 9 minutes.
Add tomatillo mixture; stir 1 minute.
Add 2 cups reserved chicken broth and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce is thick, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes longer.
Season sauce to taste with salt.
Spoon some sauce onto platter.
Top with chicken.
Spoon remaining sauce over.
Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons pepitas.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.