Poblano Chicken Bundles Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. each)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
2 oz reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
1 large poblano pepper , cut into 12 strips (2 1/2 inch strips)
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup pico de gallo (or salsa) (optional)
fresh cilantro (to garnish )

Directions:

Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken until 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
Divide the 2 tablespoons cilantro evenly among the chicken pieces. Place a cheese stick and three poblano strips across the center of each chicken piece. Fold in sides; roll up from bottoms and secure with wooden toothpicks.
In a shallow dish combine cornmeal, chili powder, and salt. In another shallow dish combine egg white and the water. Dip chicken bundles into egg white mixture and then into cornmeal mixture, turning to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken bundles, seam side down. Cook about 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning occasionaly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes more or until no longer pink turning once. If desired, serve with pico de gallo and sprinkle with additional cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	181.34 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.53g	15%
Cholesterol	37.71mg	13%
Sodium	508.65mg	21%
Potassium	187.58mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.27g	4%
Sugars	1.56g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	5%
Protein	14.3g	29%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	112mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.53 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.43g	15%
Cholesterol	33.38mg	13%
Sodium	450.27mg	21%
Potassium	166.05mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.98g	4%
Sugars	1.38g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	5%
Protein	12.66g	29%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	99.1mg	11%

* 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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