POLLO EN SALSA VERDE MEAL PREP

Name: POLLO EN SALSA VERDE MEAL PREP
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 16 oz chicken breast; 1 lb tomatillos; 1 white onion; 1 bunch of cilantro; 3 serrano peppers (spicy); 1 poblano pepper; 2 bay leaves; 5 garlic cloves; Salt; Pepper; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Low sodium chicken bouillon; Avocado oil spray

10 steps

Prep:5minCook:1h

MEXICAN MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS: POLLO EN SALSA VERDE CON FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA 🇲🇽 I’m home and ready to get back into my healthy habits! Prepping at least one meal helps me stay on track while giving me flexibility to enjoy different meals.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories926 kcal (46%)

Total Fat45.2 g (65%)

Carbs52.6 g (20%)

Sugars25.1 g (28%)

Protein78.6 g (157%)

Sodium1090.1 mg (55%)

Fiber13.6 g (49%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

16 ozchicken breast

1 lbtomatillos

1 bunchcilantro

reduced sodium chicken bouillon cube

avocado oil spray

Instructions

Step 1

1. Bring water to a boil and add chicken breast, 1 tbsp salt, bay leaves, 1/4 onion, and 2 garlic cloves. Bring down to a simmer and boil for 20-30 mins depending on size of chicken.

Step 2

2. While chicken cooks, roast tomatillos, 3 garlic cloves, poblano pepper , 1/4 onion (or omit & use from chicken), and serrano peppers using your preferred method. (Air fry at 390° F for 10 mins)

Step 3

3. Slice the remaining part of the onion

Step 4

4. Once the vegetables are roasted add to a blender with 1/2 c water from the chicken, handful of cilantro, and low sodium chicken bouillon. Put to the side.

Step 5

5. Once chicken is cook, shred using your preferred method.

Step 6

6. Grease a pan with oil spray and add sliced onions. Cook for 3-4 mins or until translucent.

Step 7

7. Add in chicken and mix well.

Step 8

8. Bring heat down to a simmer and add in salsa. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 9

9. Divide into 4 equal servings: ~5 oz or a little less than 1 cup of tinga. Add your side of choice.

Step 10

10. Store in the fridge for up to 4 nights or the freezer for 1 month.