Chicken in Green Pipián
Deborah Dana
Green pipián is a typical Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds, also known as pepita, green tomato, and chili. This sauce pairs very well with birds like chicken.
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Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 200 grams pumpkin seeds, (shelled pumpkin seeds)
  • 50 grams peanuts, peeled
  • 1 kilo tomatillo
  • 1/4 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • 1 leaf radish, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 liters chicken broth
  • 4 serrano chiles
Preparation
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  • In a pot with water and a bit of onion, boil the chicken breasts until well cooked, approx. 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the water and place on a plate while preparing the pipián.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the serrano chiles and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Then add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until they change color.
  • Remove the chiles and tomatoes from the water and place them in a food processor.
  • Add to the processor the onion, garlic, lettuce, radish leaves, and cilantro and process. Place on a plate.
  • Now in the food processor, grind the pumpkin seeds and peanuts until you obtain a very fine flour.
  • In a large skillet with a bit of oil, fry the seed flour and peanuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the green tomato mixture and 2 cups of chicken broth to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook for 10 more minutes.

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