Healthy Chicken Picadillo

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Picadillo is a traditional Spanish dish and is typically served family style for lunch and dinner. Picadillo comes from the word "picar" which means "to mince" hence the ingredients are minced and or diced. Typically, the main ingredient for this dish is ground beef or pork however, this recipe uses a healthier cut of meat. Ground chicken breast is protein-packed meat with lots of flavor.

This combination of chicken and vegetables is perfect for a simple dining experience. You can add some broccolini, butternut squash, asparagus, and zucchini to give some additional nutritional content.

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1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
1 ounce white onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
9 ounces canned tomatoes
1/2 cup raisins
(1 cup) chicken stock
(1 cup) cooked green peas
1/2 lb carrots
1/2 lb potatoes
4 ounces spinach
(1 tbsp) oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
  1. Add oil to a hot pan, saute minced onions and garlic.
  2. Add the ground chicken and canned tomatoes, saute for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the oyster sauce, finely diced carrots, potatoes, and...

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Nutritions

Calories
347

Sodium
286mg
11% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
23g
47% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV