Roasted Chicken and Acorn Squash With Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto | Oregonian Recipes

Roasted Chicken and Acorn Squash With Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto | Oregonian Recipes

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Instead of the traditional basil, pine nut and Parmesan combination, the pest in this dish features Mexican ingredients, including cilantro, pumpkin seeds an...

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 small acorn squash, seeded and cut into 1 inch wedges (leave unpeeled)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cilantro leaves (lightly packed)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 to 1 serrano chile pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium garlic clove, chopped

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