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==Chicken with pumpkin seeds and peanut butter sauce - about this recipe== | ==Chicken with pumpkin seeds and peanut butter sauce - about this recipe== | ||
A nice [[Tex-Mex]] twist on a simple [[Chicken|chicken]] [[Stew|stew]]. If you can get obtain [[Tomatillos|tomatillos]], then do use them instead of [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]]. | A nice [[Tex-Mex]] twist on a simple [[Chicken|chicken]] [[Stew|stew]]. If you can get obtain [[Tomatillos|tomatillos]], then do use them instead of [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]]. | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
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* 4 [[Chicken|chicken]] plump chicken breasts chopped into ite-sized chunks [skin removed] | * 4 [[Chicken|chicken]] plump chicken breasts chopped into ite-sized chunks [skin removed] | ||
* 150 g [[Pumpkin seeds|pumpkin seeds]] | * 150 g [[Pumpkin seeds|pumpkin seeds]] | ||
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* 200 ml [[Chicken stock|chicken stock]] | * 200 ml [[Chicken stock|chicken stock]] | ||
* 100g [[Home-smoked bacon|home-smoked bacon]], [[Lardons|lardons]], streaky [[Bacon|bacon]] etc. [chopped] | * 100g [[Home-smoked bacon|home-smoked bacon]], [[Lardons|lardons]], streaky [[Bacon|bacon]] etc. [chopped] | ||
| − | * 3 [[Cloves|cloves]] of [[Garlic, peeled and crushed | + | * 3 [[Cloves|cloves]] of [[Uses::Garlic]], peeled and crushed |
* [[Olive oil]] for [[Frying|frying]] | * [[Olive oil]] for [[Frying|frying]] | ||
* 150 g [[Peanut butter|peanut butter]] | * 150 g [[Peanut butter|peanut butter]] | ||
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* [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]] | * [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]] | ||
===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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# [[Dry-fry]] the [[Pumpkin seeds|pumpkin seeds]] until they start to [[Roast|roast]] and pop | # [[Dry-fry]] the [[Pumpkin seeds|pumpkin seeds]] until they start to [[Roast|roast]] and pop | ||
# Add them to a [[Food processor|food processor]] and grind them finely | # Add them to a [[Food processor|food processor]] and grind them finely | ||
# Add the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Onions|onions]], [[Chillies|chillies]] as well and blend to a paste | # Add the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Onions|onions]], [[Chillies|chillies]] as well and blend to a paste | ||
| − | # Meanwhile, heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a heavy pan, add the [[Garlic|garlic]] and [[Chicken|chicken]] and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] until the chicken is golden [[Brown|brown]] | + | # Meanwhile, heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a heavy pan, add the [[Uses::Garlic|garlic]] and [[Chicken|chicken]] and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] until the chicken is golden [[Brown|brown]] |
# Add the blended mixture, stir, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 15 minutes | # Add the blended mixture, stir, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 15 minutes | ||
# Add the [[Peanut butter|peanut butter]] and combine well | # Add the [[Peanut butter|peanut butter]] and combine well | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 18 March 2012
Chicken with pumpkin seeds and peanut butter sauce - about this recipe
A nice Tex-Mex twist on a simple chicken stew. If you can get obtain tomatillos, then do use them instead of tomatoes.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken plump chicken breasts chopped into ite-sized chunks [skin removed]
- 150 g pumpkin seeds
- 400 g can of chopped tomatoes
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 hot red chillies, de-seeded and chopped into rings
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 100g home-smoked bacon, lardons, streaky bacon etc. [chopped]
- 3 cloves of Uses::Garlic, peeled and crushed
- Olive oil for frying
- 150 g peanut butter
- A big handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Dry-fry the pumpkin seeds until they start to roast and pop
- Add them to a food processor and grind them finely
- Add the tomatoes, onions, chillies as well and blend to a paste
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy pan, add the garlic and chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is golden brown
- Add the blended mixture, stir, cover and simmer for 15 minutes
- Add the peanut butter and combine well
- Season to taste with salt and pepper
Serving suggestions
Serve, sprinkled with chopped egg and parsley
Variations
Try this with pork tenderloin fillets instead of chicken. Cut them into thin medallions and smash them flat before cooking.
