By Raquel Partida
HIGH PROTEIN TACOS DE POLLO
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Prep:5minCook:45min
HIGH PROTEIN TACOS DE POLLO š®š²š½ā¤ļøāš„ hereās your reminder that you can eat tacos on a fitness journey! These tacos have minor tweaks to keep a serving around 450 calories but still pack all the flavor and 50 grams of protein
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:44:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories225.8 kcal (11%)
Total Fat8.4 g (12%)
Carbs15.4 g (6%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein22.2 g (44%)
Sodium425.4 mg (21%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Boil the chicken with 2 garlic cloves, bay leaves, and 1/2 of the onion. It should take 20-25 minutes depending on the size.
Step 2
2. Once cooked, remove, let it cool down, and shred.
Step 3
3. While the chicken cooks, slice the remainder of the onion, tomatoes, poblano pepper, and serrano peppers.
Step 4
4. Grease a pan with avocado oil spray and add the onion, poblano pepper, serrano pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
Step 5
5. Add seasonings of choice and cook for 4-6 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Stir frequently.
Step 6
6. Add in the tomatoes and combine well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 7
7. Add in the chicken, can of tomato sauce, 1/2 c chicken broth, and any seasonings of choice.
Step 8
8. Mix well and cook on low heat for 8 minutes. One serving of chicken is 6 ounces.
Step 9
9. Dip 4 tortillas in the chicken mixture and warm for 30 seconds on each side.
Step 10
10. Add 14 grams (1/8 cup) of fat free cheese on each tortilla.
Step 11
11. Divide the 6 ounces of chicken between the 4 tortillas. Fold and cook until the cheese has melted.
Step 12
12. Enjoy as is or add sides/toppings of choice.
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