
Send a Meal BlogWednesday, February 15 2017
Whether you need a simple dinner tonight, a Cinco de Mayo meal, or a solution for leftovers, versatile Mexican cooking has the answer. These delicious Mexican dinner will work for almost any occasion. Ingredients 6 - cloves garlic, smashed Directions Add the orange juice mixture to chicken in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (165 degrees F). Sprinkle with oregano before serving. Prepare Chicken in Chipotle Mojo as directed through Step 3, except use four 4- to 6-ounce boneless pork loin chops, trimmed, instead of the chicken breast halves. Add the orange juice mixture to pork in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes or just until chops are slightly pink in the centers (145 degrees F). Let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Nutrition analysis per serving: 333 calories, 27 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 21 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 13% Vitamin A, 45% Vitamin C, 616 mg sodium, 4% calcium, 8% iron SALMON IN CHIPOTLE MOJO: Prepare Chicken in Chipotle Mojo as directed through Step 2, except use four 4- to 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets, each about 1 1/2 inches thick, instead of the chicken breast halves. Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Cook in the 1 tablespoon hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add the orange juice mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 9 to 11 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Nutrition analysis per serving: 350 calories, 24 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 24 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 14% Vitamin A, 45% Vitamin C, 610 mg sodium, 5% calcium, 10% iron Nutrition Facts (Chicken in Chipotle Mojo) Comments:
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