Pollo Oaxaca Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 lb chicken , cut into pieces
1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, sliced
10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 bunch cilantro
2 jalapeno pepper , seeds and ribs removed
2 cloves garlic
1 lime, juiced
salt to taste
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chicken, and season with oregano, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is lightly browned. Stir in the onion, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Place tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, whole garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Pulse to a chunky consistency. Pour half of the tomatillo mixture over the chicken. Continue simmering until chicken is tender, 35 to 40 minutes more. Serve with remaining sauce and top with Monterey Jack cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	650.32 Kcal (2723 kJ)
Calories from fat	426.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.35g	73%
Cholesterol	221.62mg	74%
Sodium	266.68mg	11%
Potassium	664.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.99g	3%
Sugars	3.66g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	9%
Protein	46.65g	93%
Vitamin C	24.4mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	201mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.39 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.64g	73%
Cholesterol	63.86mg	74%
Sodium	76.85mg	11%
Potassium	191.5mg	14%
Total Carbs	2.3g	3%
Sugars	1.05g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	9%
Protein	13.44g	93%
Vitamin C	7mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	18%
Calcium	57.9mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

16.5

Points
17

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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