Best Chicken With Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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CHICKEN IN PUMPKIN SEED SAUCE



Chicken in Pumpkin Seed Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
Kosher salt
6 to 8 whole black peppercorns
2 fresh bay leaves
2 small to medium white or yellow onions, 1 quartered and 1 chopped
Herb bundle of fresh cilantro, marjoram or oregano, and thyme
1 1/4 cups green untoasted pumpkin seeds, such as pepitas
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon ground cumin (1/3 palmful)
1 teaspoon dried epazote, optional
Pinch ground cinnamon
6 tomatillos, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 leaves Romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn
2 large cloves garlic, grated or chopped
2 serrano chiles or 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Warm corn tortillas, for serving
Minced red onions, for serving
Steamed or lightly sauteed zucchini, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a pot with just enough water to cover. Sprinkle with salt, and add the peppercorns, bay leaves, quartered onion and herb bundle. Bring to a low boil, and then reduce the heat and poach the chicken until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the chicken, straining the stock, and then wipe the pot clean and return to the heat. Peel the skin off the chicken breasts and cover to keep warm until the sauce is ready. Dry toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat until puffed and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the toasted seeds for garnish. Puree the remaining seeds in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of the stock, the chopped onion, EVOO, cumin, epazote, if using, cinnamon, tomatillos, lettuce, garlic and chiles. Transfer the pumpkin seed puree to the pot with 2 1/2 to 3 cups of the reserved chicken stock and simmer to develop flavor and thicken, 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnishreserved toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with warm corn tortillas, for wrapping, and minced red onion, for topping. If you would like to serve with a vegetable, steamed or sauteed zucchini is perfect.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN SEED SALSA



Roasted Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Fresno chile or jalapeno, seeded if desired and finely diced
1/4 small red onion, finely diced
One 5-pound chicken, cut into pieces (halve breasts crosswise if large)
1 cup pepitas (peeled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Serving suggestions: Mexican rice and black beans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the cumin, coriander, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spiced oil all over the chicken pieces and place on a foil-lined shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the chicken is golden brown and crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, toast the pepitas in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the cilantro, lime juice, chiles, onions, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss together.
  • 3. Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter and serve with the bowl of salsa on the side, accompanied by Mexican rice and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calorie, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 127 milligrams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 1 grams

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PUMPKIN, SESAME AND POPPY SEED BREADING



Chicken Tenders with Pumpkin, Sesame and Poppy Seed Breading image

Chicken tenders are a childhood favorite of mine. They have always been my weakness, but why not try switching it up? During my travels to Italy, I picked up this great variation at Culinary Institute of Bologna (CIBO). A variety of seeds are added to the breading, so it packs a punch of great flavor. You can even make it gluten free if you want. All you need to do is replace the flour and panko with their gluten-free counterparts. Superbowl, snack, salad, lunch or dinner--these tenders make the cut.

Provided by Danielle Alex

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, chopped
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 pounds organic chicken breasts, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch strips
2 cups sunflower oil or safflower oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a separate large baking sheet with paper towels and a wire rack.
  • Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix the flour with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt in a large shallow bowl and set aside. Whisk the egg in a large shallow bowl and set aside. Combine the panko, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds and sesame seeds in a large shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (it should be about 1 inch deep) until it registers 375 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • While the oil is heating up, bread the chicken in small batches. First, place the chicken in the flour mixture, coating each tender evenly and dusting off any excess flour. Then place the chicken in the egg wash, making sure each tender is covered. Place the tenders in the panko mixture, rolling the chicken so each tender has a nice coating. Be sure not to overcrowd the bowls with chicken, as you want each tender properly coated. Place the breaded chicken on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. If the chicken is browning too fast, lower the heat. Place the cooked chicken on the wire rack and serve hot.

PUMPKIN SEED-CRUSTED CHICKEN



Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon ancho powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh, chopped)
1 cup goat cheese
4 (12-ounce) chicken breasts, skin and wing bone attached
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: a green salad or favorite vegetables

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds and ancho powder in a saute pan on medium high heat. Remove, crush in a mortar and pestle, and place in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
  • Stuff the goat cheese underneath the chicken skin of the breast, then dredge the chicken on both sides in the mixture and remove. Heat a saute pan on medium heat, add olive oil. Place the chicken, skin side down into the pan.
  • When it becomes golden, flip the chicken and place into the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with a green salad or favorite vegetables.

PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED CHICKEN



Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken image

This Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken is an easy and great way to make delicious chicken. Crunchy pumpkin seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition and using them instead of breadcrumbs changes a pretty ho-hum dish into something special -- a deliciously moist chicken in a crisp, nutty coating packed with cancer- fighting minerals and nutrients.

Provided by Cook for Your Life Staff

Categories     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped ΒΌ teaspoon paprika 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Chop the pumpkin seeds finely or add to a food processor with salt, parmesan, oregano, and paprika. Transfer to a plate.
  • Brush or rub roughly 1 tablespoon of oil on each chicken breast. Coat the chicken in the pumpkin seed mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the crusted chicken onto a plate. Repeat for all the chicken breasts.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, doing in batches if too crowded, cooking for 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked depending on the thickness of chicken.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1938

PUMPKIN SEED CHICKEN MOLE



Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
10 tomatillos, husked, washed and quartered
1 serrano chile
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 romaine lettuce leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves
2 radish tops
1 small onion, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
3 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a dry cast-iron skillet toast pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, pepper and oregano over a low heat, shaking the pan occasionally. Heat until aromas are released, about 5 minutes. Remove before seeds begin to brown and set aside to cool. In a blender grind mixture until a powder forms. In blender or food processor puree tomatillos, serrano chile, garlic, lettuce, cinnamon, cilantro, radish tops, onion and salt until smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over a high heat. Carefully, pour in pureed tomatillo mixture, and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Stir in stock. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in ground nut mixture and remove from the heat. Puree in a food processor or blender, in batches, if necessary. Pass through a fine strainer, pressing with the back of a ladle to extract all the juices, into a 13 x 10-inch flameproof baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the sauce and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce over a bed of white rice. Sprinkle radish slices over the top.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN-SEED SAUCE



Spicy Grilled Chicken with Pumpkin-Seed Sauce image

Reinvent boneless chicken breasts with this zesty, spicy sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno chile, chopped (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
1/4 cup raw green pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 cups packed chopped romaine lettuce (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin seeds; cook, stirring often, until puffed, about 5 minutes. Add lettuce, vinegar, and 1 cup water; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until lettuce is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender; add cilantro. Blend on high speed until sauce is very smooth, about 3 minutes. Thin sauce with 2 to 4 tablespoons more water, if needed (it should be pourable).
  • Meanwhile, heat grill to medium high; oil grates. Rub chicken with remaining tablespoon oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with sauce.

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