Chicken In Green Sauce-GuatemalaJocon

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups of water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tortillas sliced
• 1 Tbsp squash seeds
• 1 cup cilantro fresh
• 12 cup sesame seeds
• 1 cup green onions chopped green part only
• 12 cup sliced tomatillos
• 1 12 tsp hot green chiles
• 1 Tbsp corn oil
• Rice optional

Directions

1. Cook chicken in the water with 1 tsp of salt in a covered pot about 30 minutes or until chicken is soft
2. Remove chicken and set aside
3. Save broth and soak tortillas in in it
4. Toast sesame seeds and squash seeds in a skillet until they lightly brown
5. In a food processor grind the seeds add the cilantro green onions hot chiles tomatillos and 1 cup of the broth
6. Add the tortillas and process into a smooth paste
7. Brown the chicken in a lightly oiled pan for 5 minutes over medium heat
8. Add the paste mixture and the remaining broth about 2 cups
9. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the sauce is reduced to a thick rich green consistency Serve over rice if desired
10. Makes 4-6 servings