Green Pipián Chicken
Tender chicken in a vibrant, nutty green sauce built on pumpkin seeds and jalapeños. Comes together in one skillet and tastes like you simmered it for hours.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 378
- Protein
- 44g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blend pumpkin seeds, jalapeños, cilantro, 0.5 cup broth, and lime juice until completely smooth, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear 4 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3
Pour the green sauce around the chicken. Add onion and remaining 1 cup broth, stirring to combine.
Step 4
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens slightly, ~10 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt. Discard onion before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
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