Chicken In Green Sauce-Guatemala(Jocon) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups of water
1 tsp. salt
2 tortillas, sliced
1 Tbsp. squash seeds
1 cup cilantro, fresh
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup green onions chopped, green part only
1/2 cup sliced tomatillos
1 1/2 tsp. hot green chiles
1 Tbsp. corn oil
Rice, optional

Preparation

Cook chicken in the water with 1 tsp. of salt in a covered pot, about 30 minutes, or until chicken is soft.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Save broth and soak tortillas in in it.
Toast sesame seeds and squash seeds in a skillet until they lightly brown.
In a food processor, grind the seeds. add the cilantro, green onions, hot chiles, tomatillos and 1 cup of the broth.
Add the tortillas and process into a smooth paste.
Brown the chicken in a lightly oiled pan for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add the paste mixture and the remaining broth, about 2 cups.
Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the sauce is reduced to a thick, rich, green consistency. Serve over rice if desired.
Makes 4-6 servings.