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2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeņo 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)
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 | Grilled Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce |
| | Serves 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes |
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- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeņo; 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? teaspoons 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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