Chicken in Pipian Sauce (Pumpkin Seed) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup blanched almond
1/4 tsp cumin seed
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1/2 cup parsley (definitely the cilantro!!) or 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped (definitely the cilantro!!)
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh )
4 large chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

In large skillet, toast pumpkin seeds, almonds and cumin seeds over low heat, shaking pan, until almonds are golden brown.
In blender or food processor, grind toasted mixture.
Add onion, garlic, chilies, cilantro and 1 cup broth. Blend until smooth.
Pour mixture into medium saucepan. Stir in remaining broth and lemon juice.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned.
Reduce heat to low, pour pumpkin seeds sauce over chicken and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink and sauce is thick.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	657.74 Kcal (2754 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.86g	64%
Cholesterol	194.94mg	65%
Sodium	1557.4mg	65%
Potassium	890.03mg	19%
Total Carbs	20.2g	7%
Sugars	1.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.49g	14%
Protein	51.84g	104%
Vitamin C	38.1mg	64%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	122.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.13 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.7g	64%
Cholesterol	49.83mg	65%
Sodium	398.09mg	65%
Potassium	227.5mg	19%
Total Carbs	5.16g	7%
Sugars	0.36g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	14%
Protein	13.25g	104%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	64%
Iron	0.8mg	18%
Calcium	31.3mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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