Easy Mex Shredded Chicken Recipe

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Easy Mex Shredded Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Smash the garlic and give it a little color in medium sized pot, on medium heat.
  2. Add chickem thighs, brown a little on both sides.
  3. Add salsa, i use garlic salsa, thats not very chunky.
  4. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer.
  5. Cook two hours.
  6. Remove the thighs and reduce the sauce, til its a little thicker.
  7. Shred the chicken thighs, with two forks.
  8. Seperate the chunks from the sauce. add the liquid to the chicken, it will adhere better if the chicken is warm i.e. not hot.
  9. Save the chunks a good jarred salsa is now a great one.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 49.64 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.3g 4%
Sodium 611.51mg 25%
Potassium 259.03mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.06g 2%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 7%
Protein 1.91g 4%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Sodium 665.17mg 25%
Potassium 281.76mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.68g 2%
Sugars 3.8g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 7%
Protein 2.08g 4%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 34.2mg 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

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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