Chicken Carnitas

Portion Size: 1 Carnitas with 1 ½ Starch (1 whole grain tortilla and potato) 3 oz. Meat 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2  Pounds boneless skinless chicken breastsTrim all visible fat. Cut into thin strips
8 (10 inch) flour tortillasMay use whole grain
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce(optional)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Medium baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Wash thoroughly and peel before cubing
1 Pound fresh mushrooms, sliced Washed, trimmed and sliced
1 Medium onion, chopped Washed, peeled and chopped
1 Cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese 
1/2 Cup salsa
For gluten free (GF): use GF corn tortillas . Always check each ingredients to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In medium bowl, combine chicken strips, hot pepper sauce and garlic.  Mix well.  
2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
3Add meat mixture and cook until browned.  
4Add potatoes, mushrooms, and onion.  Cook 1 minute.
5Reduce heat and simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds
6Heat tortilla according to package directions.  
7To serve, spoon mixture evenly down center of each warm tortilla.  
8Sprinkle with cheese and roll up.  Serve with salsa

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates