Jocon (Chicken in Green Sauce)

Ingredients

• •1 chicken, cut into serving pieces, loose skin and fat discarded
• •4 cups water
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •2 tortillas, sliced
• •1 tablespoons squash seeds
• •1/2 cup sesame seeds
• •1 cup cilantro, packed
• •1 cup sliced scallions, green part only
• •1/2 cup sliced tomatillos
• •1 to 2 teaspoons hot green chile slices
• •1 tablespoon corn oil

Directions

1. 1Cook the chicken in the water with the salt in a covered kettle until soft, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. 2Reserve broth and soak tortillas in it.
3. 3Toast the squash seeds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over moderate to low heat until they turn a light tan color, about 10 minutes.
4. 4Prepare sauce in processor. First grind the squash and sesame seeds. Add the cilantro, scallions, tomatillos, hot chile pepper and 1 cup of the reserved broth. Add the soaked tortillas and process to a smooth paste.
5. 5Brown the chicken pieces in oil over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the green sauce and the balance of the broth, about 2 cups.
6. 6Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a thick, rich, green consistency. Serve warm.