Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ large white onion
• 5 cups water
• 6 tablespoons corn oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• + 8 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup white onion
  • 12 ounces tomatillos
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 ²/₃ cups shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 3 medium serrano chiles
  • 3 large fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 6 chicken thighs with skin and bones

Bring all ingredients to boil in large pot. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl; cover to keep warm. Reserve chicken broth in pot; spoon off fat from surface. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pepitas; stir fre...

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