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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (see notes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup water (high elevations should add an additional 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 952g | |
| Calories 1436 | |
| Calories from Fat 391 | 27% |
| Total Fat 44.03g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 8.02g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.43g | |
| Cholesterol 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium 1358mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 160.92g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 4.6g | 3% |
| Protein 91.5g | 146% |
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