Chicken with Tomatillo and Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Chicken with Tomatillo and Cilantro Sauce
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  1. Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt .
  2. Per serving: 231 calories, 7.6 g fat (1.3 g saturated), 10.8 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 29.6 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 380.1 Kcal (1591 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.22g 20%
Cholesterol 169.71mg 57%
Sodium 1503.37mg 63%
Potassium 1175.8mg 25%
Total Carbs 10.1g 3%
Sugars 5.68g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.92g 12%
Protein 58.97g 118%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 28%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 34.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.93 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.02g 20%
Cholesterol 38.81mg 57%
Sodium 343.81mg 63%
Potassium 268.9mg 25%
Total Carbs 2.31g 3%
Sugars 1.3g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 12%
Protein 13.49g 118%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 28%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 7.9mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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