Name: Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Chicken Pepián)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients: wooden or metal skewers; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosh salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, thinly-sliced green onions, chopped pepitas, etc.; 1 pound fresh tomatillos, rinsed and halved (with the papery husks and stems removed and discarded); 1 poblano pepper, cored and sliced in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2/3 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), plus extras for garnish; 1 small white onion, peeled and diced; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed; 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper