Grilled Chicken Tacos With Pumpkin Seed Sauce Recip

Name: Grilled Chicken Tacos With Pumpkin Seed Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 ounces hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and sliced; 1/4 white onion, peeled and sliced; 3 tomatillos; 1 leaf romaine lettuce, torn into pieces; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and roughly chopped; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 avocado, sliced; 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
3 ounces hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds
1 large clove garlic, peeled and sliced
1/4 white onion, peeled and sliced
3 tomatillos
1 leaf romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1/2 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and roughly chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 avocado, sliced
8 corn tortillas, warmed

1
Heat a heavy saute pan over medium high heat. Add pumpkin seeds. When you hear first pumpkin seed pop, begin to stir the seeds, toasting just until all seeds have popped from flat to round. Let seeds cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish.
2
Place garlic and onion in a food processor. Blend until roughly chopped. Add pumpkin seeds and blend until roughly chopped.
3
Add tomatillos, romaine, jalapeno, and cilantro to food processor and pulse until mixture is a lightly chunky puree.
4
Heat oil in a medium sauce pot over medium high heat. Add pumpkin seed sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Add one cup water. Simmer sauce for another 20 minutes, until reduced and darkened in color. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes then slice on the diagonal.
7
Top each tortilla with slices of grilled chicken. Top with pumpkin seed sauce. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and slices of avocado.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 3 ounces hulled untoasted pumpkin seeds, 1 large clove garlic, peeled and sliced, 1/4 white onion, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Tacos With Pumpkin Seed Sauce Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Chicken Tacos With Pumpkin Seed Sauce Recipe

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