Mexican pulled chicken with zucchini, bell pepper, and pumpkin seeds
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient |
| 2 | ea | Chicken Thighs |
| 1 | 15 oz can | Crushed Tomatoes |
| 2 | medium | Onions |
| 2 | cloves | Garlic |
| 2 | tbsp | Chili Powder |
| 1 | tsp | Smoked Paprika |
| 1 | tbsp | Coriander, crushed |
| 1 | tbsp | Cumin |
| 1 | tbsp | Oregano |
| 2 | medium | Zucchini |
| 1 | large | Red Bell Pepper |
| ½ | cup | Pumpkin Seeds |
chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin and oregano
Prep
Dry Chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper
Finely mince 1 onion and the garlic.
Roughly chop the other onion
Cut the zucchini into chunks
Cut the bell pepper into strips
Crush the Coriander seeds
Toast Pumpkin Seeds
In a hot dry pan, toast the pumpkin seeds (30 to 60 seconds) and set aside
Vegetables
In a hot oiled pan, add the rough chopped onion, season with salt and pepper and cook until starting to soften (3 to 5 minutes).
Add Zucchini and bell pepper and cook until starting to soften (1 to 2 minutes)
Remove to a Plate
Sear Chicken
In same pan, add oil if dry. Sear chicken thighs 2 minutes per side, starting skin side down.
Remove to a plate.
Simmer Sauce
Add minced onion and cook until lightly browned.
Add chicken thighs (and juices), crushed tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Add water as necessary to keep sauce consistent.
Remove chicken to a plate.
Add vegetables and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until heated through.
While vegetables are cooking, shred the chicken and then add back to the pot.
Serve over rice, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.