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Main course · Mexican

Chicken in Pueblan Red Pipián (Pipián Rojo)

45 min Serves 4 ~362 kcal/serving ~£9.00 (£2.25/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thigh fillets
  • 100 g pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp ancho chilli paste
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 300 ml chicken stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
362 kcal
Protein
38.8 g
Carbohydrate
8.1 g
of which sugars
5 g
Fat
19.5 g
of which saturates
4 g
Fibre
3.4 g
Salt
1.02 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Brown the chicken thigh fillets in a large pan, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Toast the pumpkin seeds in the same pan for 2 minutes, then blend with the ancho chilli paste, tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves and chicken stock until smooth.

  3. 3

    Return the sauce and chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining.

  4. 4

    Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

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