By Raquel Partida
POLLO AL CILANTRO
7 steps
Prep:2hCook:20min
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: POLLO AL CILANTRO 🌿 This chicken recipe requires simple ingredients but packs so much flavor! It can be used in different dishes. My favorite is to make tacos de pollo but you can also add them to bowls or burritos. The possibilities are endless and it’s bound to be a go to recipe on your fitness journey.
Updated at: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:15:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories286 kcal (14%)
Total Fat18.7 g (27%)
Carbs16.3 g (6%)
Sugars2.1 g (2%)
Protein15.1 g (30%)
Sodium337.4 mg (17%)
Fiber3.5 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Blend the cilantro, garlic cloves, onion, juice of limes, 4 tbsp water, salt, and pepper (as well as seasonings of choice).
Step 2
2. Top the chicken with the cilantro marinade.
Step 3
3. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 8 hours in the fridge.
Step 4
4. Add avocado oil spray to a grill pan.
Step 5
5. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side.
Step 6
6. TACOS: warm up 5 low calorie tortillas.
Step 7
7. Divide 5 ounces of chicken to the tortillas and top with 40 grams of avocado, onion, and cilantro.
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