Pollo en Salsa Verde

== Description ==
Mexican Chicken in Green Sauce.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Serves 4 to 6
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup (125 ml) shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
* 1 cup (250 ml) chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
* 1 cup (250 ml) chopped scallions (spring onions)
* 1 cup (250 ml) chopped canned or fresh tomatillos
* 1 jalapeño or other hot green chile, seeded and chopped, or to taste
* about ½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock or water
* 3 tbs (45 ml) vegetable oil
* 2 – 3 lbs (900 – 1350 g) chicken parts
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over moderate heat until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
# Combine in a blender with the cilantro, scallions, tomatillos, jalapeño, and enough chicken stock to make a smooth, thin paste.
# Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet, preferably non-stick, over moderate heat.
# Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown on all sides in the hot oil.
# Add the green sauce and enough additional chicken stock to make a thin, soupy sauce.
# Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered until the chicken is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes
Category:Mexican Meat Dishes
Category:Pumpkin seed Recipes
Category:Tomatillo Recipes