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Peruvian Shredded Chicken Thighs
Peruvian Shredded Chicken Thighs

Peruvian Shredded Chicken Thighs

with Rice & Beans, Slaw & Poblano-Tomatillo Salsa

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on August 08, 2022

In tonight’s Peruvian-inspired meal, succulent, brined chicken thighs are marinated in a garlic and onion mixture and cooked until tender. Once shredded and tossed with ají de gallina sauce, a thick walnut-based Peruvian staple, the spiced chicken is served over pinto beans and brown rice and topped off with cilantro. This flavor-packed dish is rounded out with a side of tangy salsa verde and roasted cabbage and carrot slaw.

Ingredients: chicken thighs, pinto beans (prepared pinto beans, water, salt, calcium chloride (firming agent), calcium disodium edta (promotes color retention), water, green cabbage, brown rice, red cabbage, crushed tomatillos (whole tomatillo, water, citric acid and salt), avocado oil mayonnaise (avocado oil, organic certified humane free range egg yolks, water, distilled vinegar, salt, lime juice concentrate, citric acid, lime oil), unsweetened coconut milk (coconut, water, guar gum), olive oil, garlic, poblano peppers, onions, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, mirepoix concentrate (water, sea salt, vegetable stock (carrot, celery and onion stocks), carrot stock, tapioca starch, cabbage juice concentrate, celery stock, onion stock, natural flavors, mushroom stock, tomato paste), walnuts, yellow bell peppers, parsley, sea salt, cumin, aji amarillo chile powder (dried aji amarillo chiles, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent)), tajin seasoning (chili peppers, sea salt, citric acid, dehydrated lime juice, silicon dioxide), coriander, black pepper, granulated onion, lime powder (citric acid, natural lime flavor), smoked black pepper (pepper, smoke flavor)

Tags:
Protein Plus
Allergens:
Eggs
Tree Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time2 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

/ serving 1 people

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Pinto Beans

Water

Green Cabbage

Brown Rice

Red Cabbage

Crushed Tomatillos

Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

Olive Oil

Garlic

Poblano Peppers

Onions

Cilantro

Jalapeño Peppers

Mirepoix Concentrate

Walnuts

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

Yellow Bell Peppers

Parsley

Sea Salt

Cumin

Aji Amarillo Chili Powder

Tajin Seasoning

Coriander

Black Pepper

Granulated Onion

Lime Powder

Smoked Black Pepper

Nutrition Values

Calories620 kcal
Fat31 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate49 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium900 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Instructions

1

HEATING OPTION 1 - MICROWAVE

  1. Remove outer packaging and pierce plastic film a few times with a fork or sharp knife to vent. Remove cup. 2. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. If needed, continue to heat in 30-second intervals until desired temperature is reached. 3. Let stand for 2 minutes. Carefully remove film. Transfer contents to a plate and enjoy!
2

HEATING OPTION 2 - OVEN

  1. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Remove outer packaging and plastic film. Remove cup; add 2 oz water to empty compartment. 3. Place tray on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes. If needed, continue to bake for 2-4 more minutes or until desired temperature is reached. 4. Transfer contents to a plate and enjoy!

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