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Pepian Verde

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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
1/2 cup(s) pepitas - shelled and unsalted
3 garlic cloves - peeled (Learn How)
1 onion - peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
10 tomatillos - husked and rinsed
1 jalapeno pepper - seeded and diced
2 tablespoon(s) orange juice
1 bunch of cilantro leaves - leaves only
3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
1 cup(s) - chicken stock (white)
1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste
4 chicken breast (boneless skinless) (Learn How)
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
Steps:
-In a dry skillet, toast the cumin seeds, over medium-low, until they become fragrant. Grind them in a coffee grinder and set aside.
-In the same skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds and grind also. Mix the two seeds together in a bowl and set aside.
-Heat the same skillet to medium-high and dry sear the garlic cloves. Lightly char them on all sides and place in the food processor.
-In the same skillet, dry sear the onion slices until charred. Add them to the processor bowl with the garlic.
-Dry sear the tomatillos until charred on all sides. Place these in the processor also with the jalapeno and the orange juice.
-Puree until a paste forms. Add the cilantro and pulse to blend; season to taste. Add the seed mixture to the puree and strain.
-In a new pan, slowly heat up the canola oil to medium. Carefully pour the tomatillo mixture into the oil and fry for 5 minutes.
-Add the chicken stock and simmer for another 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
-While the sauce is simmering, in a separate pan, saute the chicken breasts until cooked all of the way through.
-Top the chicken with the sauce.
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