Chicken In Pepita And Chili Sauce Recipes

SWEET CHILI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prep the chicken: In a large shallow plate, combine the flour, cornstarch and salt together. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture and set aside.
• Fry the chicken: To a large skillet, add about ½ to ¾ inch of oil and heat it until it's at 350°F. Add the chicken to the skillet, make sure the pieces don't touch each other and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
• Make the sauce: Discard all the oil from the skillet and add the sesame oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic on low heat. Add the remaining sauce ingredients to the skillet, stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Toss the chicken with the sauce: Transfer all the chicken to the skillet, toss well so the chicken is well coated and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes over low heat or until the chicken is heated through.
• Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and red chilies and serve.

CHILI SAUCE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Place chicken on a greased grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Freeze option: Freeze chicken with 1-1/2 cups marinade in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Freeze reserved marinade in a freezer container. To use, thaw chicken with marinade and the reserved marinade in refrigerator overnight. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill as directed, basting with reserved marinade.

CHICKEN IN PEPITA AND CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Tear the ancho chiles into flat pieces and place in a small bowl. Add 1 cup stock and soak for 30 min. to rehydrate. Combine the peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon and cloves in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind to a coarse powder. If using fresh tomatoes, preheat the broiler. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and broil, turning for 5-7 minutes, until blackened on all sides. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Peel when cool enough to handle. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, until browned. Transfer the tomatoes and the onion mixture to a blender and add the ancho chiles and their stock, the spice mixture, the remaining two cups stock, the pepitas, bread and chipotle chills. Puree until smooth. Place the chicken in the slow cooker, add the sauce and toss well. Cover and cook on low for 3-8 hours, until the chicken is tender. At 3-4 hours the chicken will still be firm and hold its shape. At 6-8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone. Season with salt to taste.

CHICKEN WITH PEPITA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and toast, stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer 2 tablespoons pepitas to a small bowl and add the rest to a blender. Add the cumin seeds to the same skillet and toast until dark brown, about 1 minute. Add to the blender; reserve the skillet. Add the salsa verde, 1/2 cup cilantro, the allspice and 1/2 cup water to the blender. Blend until smooth, adding up to 2 tablespoons more water if needed.
• Pour the puree into the reserved skillet; stir in the chicken and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes; thin with up to 1/4 cup water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the bell pepper, radishes, lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Warm the tortillas in a large dry skillet.
• Divide the tortillas, bell pepper salad and chicken among plates. Sprinkle with the reserved pepitas; serve with lime wedges.