Pipián Rojo Chicken with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Mexican red chile and pepita sauce with tender poached chicken.
⏱ 60 min · 🍽 4 servings · by Naturalition
Ingredients
- •600 g Chicken pieces
- •3/4 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- •2 Dried guajillo chilies
- •2 Tomatoes
- •2 Garlic cloves
- •1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- •2 cups Chicken broth
- •1 tbsp Oil
Method
1. Poach chicken in salted water 25 minutes.
2. Toast pepitas and sesame separately until they pop.
3. Soak chilies in hot water 10 minutes.
4. Blend chilies, tomatoes, garlic and seeds with 1 cup broth until smooth.
5. Fry the sauce in oil 5 minutes, add the rest of broth and the chicken, and simmer 15 minutes.
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Who should be careful
General food information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, on medication or managing a health condition. Contains sesame.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have a condition, allergy or take medication.
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