TOSTADAS DE TINGA VERDE

Name: TOSTADAS DE TINGA VERDE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 20 oz chicken breast; 1 lb tomatillos; 1 white onion; 1 bunch of cilantro; 3 serrano peppers (spicy); 1 poblano pepper; 2 bay leaves; 5 garlic cloves; Salt; Pepper; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Low sodium chicken bouillon; White rice; Avocado oil spray; Low calorie tortillas; Nonfat Greek yogurt; Queso fresco; Lettuce

10 steps

Prep:5minCook:40min

MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: TOSTADAS DE TINGA VERDE 💚 I was recently introduced to Tinga verde & I have become such a fan! IThis dish is so easy to make, high protein, and low carb. Enjoy it in burritos, quesadillas, or my current obsession - tostadas!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories350.7 kcal (18%)

Total Fat15.3 g (22%)

Carbs26.4 g (10%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein27.7 g (55%)

Sodium422.6 mg (21%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

20 ozChicken Breast

1 lbtomatillos

1 bunchcilantro

reduced sodium chicken bouillon cube

white rice

avocado oil spray

Low calorie tortillas

nonfat greek yogurt

queso fresco

lettuce

Instructions

Step 1

1. Bring water to a boil and add chicken breast, 1 tbsp salt, bay leaves, 1/4 onion, and 2 garlic cloves. Bring down to a simmer and boil for 20-30 minutes depending on size of chicken.

Step 2

2. While chicken cooks, roast tomatillos, 3 garlic cloves, poblano pepper , 1/4 onion (or omit & use from chicken), and serrano peppers using your preferred method. (Air fry at 375° F for 10 minutes)

Step 3

3. Slice the remaining part of the onion

Step 4

4. Once the vegetables are roasted add to a blender with 1/2 c water from the chicken, handful of cilantro, and low sodium chicken bouillon. Put to the side.

Step 5

5. Once chicken is cook, shred using your preferred method.

Step 6

6. Grease a pan with oil spray and add sliced onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.

Step 7

7. Add in chicken and mix well.

Step 8

8. Bring heat down to a simmer and add in salsa. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 9

9. Air fryer tostadas: Air fry tortillas at 390° F for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. (The tortilla will fly if you don’t put it under the tray or weigh it down with an air fryer safe dish)

Step 10

10. ONE SERVING OF TOSTADAS: 3 tostadas. Divide amongst the 3: 5 oz tinga, 50 g nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 c shredded lettuce, & 28 G queso fresco