Chicken Carnitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons Mazola® cooking oil
- 1 large scallion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Adobo seasoning
- 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Avocado slices
- Homemade Flour Tortillas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 653g | |
| Calories 856 | |
| Calories from Fat 533 | 62% |
| Total Fat 59.81g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 9.4g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.36g | |
| Cholesterol 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium 1959mg | 56% |
| Total Carbs 30.31g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 51% |
| Sugars 8.01g | 5% |
| Protein 57.02g | 91% |
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