Chicken In Green Sauce-Guatemala(Jocon)

• 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

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

chicken breasts, water, salt, tortillas, squash seeds, cilantro, sesame seeds, green onions, hot green chiles, corn oil, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=24244 (may not work)