Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Pepian Sauce
Recipe from EatingWell

Tomatillos and pepitas form the basis for pepian sauce--one version of Mexican mole.


Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Pepian Sauce


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4    tomatillos, husked and rinsedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  diced onionOn Sale
  • 4  tablespoons  pepitas, (see Tip), dividedOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, peeledOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  reduced-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, dividedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  reduced-fat sour creamOn Sale
  • 4    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmedOn Sale
  • 1    large egg whiteOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  waterOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  yellow cornmealOn Sale
  • 3  teaspoons canola oil, divided  canola oil, dividedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place tomatillos, onion, 3 tablespoons pepitas, 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic, broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. The mixture will resemble a thick paste. Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream. Set aside.
2.
Meanwhile, place one piece of chicken at a time between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
3.
Whisk egg white and water in a shallow dish until combined. Whisk cornmeal and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in another shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast in egg white, then dredge in cornmeal, turning to coat evenly.
4.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 pieces of the chicken until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan, reduce the heat slightly and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Serve the chicken with the reserved sauce and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon pepitas and 1 tablespoon cilantro.

Tip:
Hulled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are medium-dark green and have a delicate nutty flavor. They are sold salted, roasted and raw, and can be found in the bulk-foods section of natural-foods stores or Mexican groceries.

Nutrition information
Calories 315, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 468 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, Potassium 439 mg. Daily Values: Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 1, Lean Meat 3, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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