Chicken With Tomatillo SAUCE
(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)
Source: BNBWW
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dinner
Ingredients
- Canola oil
- 1 Tbsp Uncooked onion
- 1/2 small, chopped Serrano chile pepper
- 1/2 jalapeƱo chile pepper, seeded and chopped
- Garlic 1 clove, chopped
- Green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup Tomatillo salsa (jar)
- 1 small avocado halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks
- 1 Tbsp, chopped fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- Cooking spray
- 6 Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
- freshly ground Black pepper
Directions
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Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and serrano and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Pulse pepitas in food processor until finely ground; transfer to small bowl. Add tomatillos and avocado to food processor and puree. Add ground pepitas, the cilantro, onion mixture, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to food processor and pulse until blended.
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Spray stovetop grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Place chicken in pan and cook, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.
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Serving size: 1 chicken breast and 1/4 cup sauce