Smoky Chicken Carnitas
Sautéed Onion and Squash
Ingredients
- ½ (6-oz) can tomato paste
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1½ tsp minced chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ head romaine lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine tomato paste, broth, garlic, chipotle pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Cover with foil.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Shred chicken. Serve in lettuce leaves.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Side Dish Instructions
- Sauté zucchini, yellow squash, onion, salt, and pepper in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
234
|
70
|
304
|
| Fat (g) | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 2 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 476 | 201 | 677 |
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