Chicken With Tomatillos and Cilantro Recipe

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Chicken With Tomatillos and Cilantro
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Directions:

  1. Roast husked, rinsed tomatillos in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides and soft (about 8-10 minutes)- use tongs to turn.
  2. Transfer tomatillos to food processor and coarsely grind.
  3. Wash and dry chicken, season liberally with salt and pepper.
  4. Saute onions, scallions and jalapeno in olive oil until soft- approximately 4 minutes.
  5. Increase heat to high and add chicken, cooking until lightly seared, approximately 2 minutes.
  6. Still in tomatillo, lime juice, and sugar, and simmer until done.
  7. Stir in cilantro and cook for one minute.
  8. Correct seasoning, adding salt or sugar to taste.
  9. Serve with rice or tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 467.46 Kcal (1957 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.21g 46%
Cholesterol 204.08mg 68%
Sodium 1763.71mg 73%
Potassium 816.16mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.49g 8%
Sugars 9.77g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 13%
Protein 25.51g 51%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Iron 9.8mg 55%
Calcium 195.7mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.56 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.02g 46%
Cholesterol 60.93mg 68%
Sodium 526.56mg 73%
Potassium 243.67mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.31g 8%
Sugars 2.92g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 13%
Protein 7.62g 51%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 40%
Iron 2.9mg 55%
Calcium 58.4mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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