Chicken Chili Verde

Arugula with Citrus and Jicama
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb tomatillos, peeled
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups organic chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Cook tomatillos and jalapeño in a large saucepan over medium heat 10 minutes or until charred.
  2. Process tomatillos, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper until smooth in a blender with center of lid removed so heat can escape.
  3. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned.
  4. Remove chicken; reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to pot; cook 5 minutes. Add cumin and paprika; cook 3 minutes.
  5. Add broth, tomatillo salsa, and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • 2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 jicama, peeled and diced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine arugula, orange sections, and jicama in a large bowl.
  2. Combine lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper; drizzle over salad. Toss and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 4 4
Fat (g) 0 0 0
Sat. Fat (g) 0 0 0
Protein (g) 0 0 0
Carb (g) 0 0 0
Fiber (g) 0 0 0
Sodium (mg) 0 0 0

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