Chorizo and Plantain-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Chorizo and Plantain-Stuffed Chicken
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  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and plantain; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add chorizo, poblano, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook 4 minutes or until plantain is very soft. Place plantain mixture in a bowl; mash with a fork. Cool 10 minutes.
  2. Slice each breast half lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves, laying breast flat. Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Divide plantain mixture into 4 equal portions; spoon each portion down center of each breast half, leaving a 1/2-inch border at each end. Fold sides over filling.
  4. Place a 2-foot-long sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap on a work surface with 1 long side hanging over the counter's edge by 2 inches. Place a stuffed breast half, seam side down, on the end farthest from you, and tightly roll the breast toward you, jelly-roll fashion. Twist the ends in opposite directions to form a cylinder. Tie plastic wrap in tight knots against the breast half on each end. Trim off excess wrap close to the knot. Place a second 2-foot-long sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap on the work surface; place rolled chicken on wrap, and repeat procedure. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves.
  5. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot; add chicken. Simmer 15 minutes (do not boil), turning occasionally. Remove from water, and let stand 10 minutes before unwrapping and cutting into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with salsa; sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.93 Kcal (958 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.13g 9%
Cholesterol 21.4mg 7%
Sodium 695.04mg 29%
Potassium 515.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 35.27g 12%
Sugars 10.61g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 10.56g 21%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 21%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 93.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25.84 Kcal (108 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.69g 9%
Cholesterol 2.42mg 7%
Sodium 78.44mg 29%
Potassium 58.17mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.98g 12%
Sugars 1.2g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 9%
Protein 1.19g 21%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21%
Iron 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 10.5mg 9%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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