Recipe Developed by Leeanne Wright
Photography by Michael Alberstat
Food Styling by Ian Muggridge
Prop Styling by Jane Hardin
First published in Wish May 2006
SERVING SUGGESTION
LEFTOVERS? Try serving this versatile mixture with:- Cooked rice or pasta
- Tossed salad greens
- Cooked black beans, chickpeas or lentils
- Nachos
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Ground chicken is full of flavour, low in fat and a great alternative to ground beef.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
| 1 tsp | canola oil | |
| 1 cup | thinly sliced onion | |
| 2 tsp | minced garlic | |
| 1 lb | ground chicken | |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin | |
| 1 tsp | ancho chili powder* | |
| ¼ tbsp | cayenne pepper | |
| 1 tsp | salt | |
| ½ tsp | freshly ground black pepper | |
| 1 cup | thinly sliced red pepper (about 1 pepper) | |
| ¼ cup | fresh cilantro, chopped | |
| 1 pkg | whole-wheat tortillas | |
| chopped lettuce | ||
| grated Cheddar | ||
| sour cream | ||
| salsa |
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
- Add chicken, stirring to break it up. Mix in cumin, ancho chili powder*, cayenne pepper (if you like spice), salt and pepper.
- Add red pepper and continue to cook until tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve chicken mixture inside warm tortillas with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and your favourite salsa.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving (with fixings): 472 calories, 22 g fat, 26 g protein, 42 g carbs, 4 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A and C, folate, calcium and iron.
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Heidi writes:
When I saw 22 gr. of fat in this sandwich, WOW !!!
That can be cut substantially by using skim milk cheddar and fat-free sour cream. And, these changes don't affect flavour.
—posted August 2, 2007 at 4:16 p.m.
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