Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce Recipe

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Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce
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  1. For chicken: Bring 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.
  2. Meanwhile, begin sauce: 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 331.64 Kcal (1389 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.1g 45%
Sodium 922.36mg 38%
Potassium 190.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.07g 3%
Sugars 3.49g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 11.42g 23%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 44.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.88 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.24g 45%
Sodium 261.11mg 38%
Potassium 53.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.85g 3%
Sugars 0.99g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 14%
Protein 3.23g 23%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 16%
Iron 2.2mg 44%
Calcium 12.7mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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