Pollo Asado Con Llajua (Cumin-Grilled Chicken With Spicy Salsa) Recipe
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Directions:
- Remove stems from peppers.
- Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds (or leave them in for very hot salsa).
- Slice half peppers crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place in a food processor.
- Add tomatoes and garlic and puree to a coarse paste.
- Work in the olive oil and vinegar.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add cilantro, pulsing to mix. There will be about 1 1/2 cups.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- Generously season on both sides with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Drizzle oil over both sides of chicken.
- Rub oil and spices in with your fingertips.
- Cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush and oil grill grate.
- Grill chicken until cooked through and golden brown, 4-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon llajua over it.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 342.87 Kcal (1436 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 259.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 28.85g | 44% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.15mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1217.68mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 234.26mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.66g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.96g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.17g | 5% | |
| Protein | 10.08g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 25.1mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 274.24 Kcal (1148 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 207.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 23.07g | 44% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.92mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 973.95mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 187.37mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.33g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.76g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.94g | 5% | |
| Protein | 8.06g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 20.1mg | 3% | |
* 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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