Pollo Mole Verde Recipe

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Pollo Mole Verde
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
258
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; add pumpkinseeds. Cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  2. Place pumpkinseeds, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and black pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Place spice mixture in a small bowl; stir in 1/2 cup broth. Set aside.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat; add tomatillos, chile, garlic, and onion. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Remove from heat; cool. Quarter tomatillos. Trim root from onion half; discard root.
  4. Place tomatillos, chile, garlic, and onion in a blender or food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Add 1/4 cup broth, cilantro, and lettuce; process until smooth.
  5. Prepare grill.
  6. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat. Add pureed tomatillo mixture; reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in spice mixture and 1/4 cup broth; simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup broth, stirring with a whisk. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  7. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Top chicken with mole. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 258.4 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.61g 2%
Cholesterol 16.73mg 6%
Sodium 415.7mg 17%
Potassium 1200.65mg 26%
Total Carbs 38.89g 13%
Sugars 6.9g 28%
Dietary Fiber 9.31g 37%
Protein 21.54g 43%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 27%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 169.1mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.57 Kcal (191 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.28g 2%
Cholesterol 2.95mg 6%
Sodium 73.31mg 17%
Potassium 211.74mg 26%
Total Carbs 6.86g 13%
Sugars 1.22g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 37%
Protein 3.8g 43%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 27%
Iron 1.1mg 34%
Calcium 29.8mg 17%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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