Ww 4 Points Pollo Pibil
Transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant Yucatán with this Weight Watchers-friendly twist on Pollo Pibil, clocking in at just 4 points per serving! This traditional Mexican-inspired dish features juicy, marinated chicken breasts infused with bold flavors of achiote paste, fresh citrus juices, and aromatic garlic. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves or convenient foil, the chicken is baked until tender, locking in its zesty juices. Topped with sweet red onion slices and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, this low-point, high-flavor recipe is as healthy as it is satisfying. Perfectly paired with steamed veggies or a crisp salad, this Pollo Pibil is the ultimate guilt-free dinner that doesn’t skimp on authentic taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Achiote paste
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 sheets Banana leaves or aluminum foil
- 1 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
- 1 Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring every piece is coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
If using banana leaves, briefly pass them over an open flame to make them pliable. If using aluminum foil, cut it into large squares.
Spray the banana leaves or foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place one marinated chicken breast in the center of each leaf or foil square. Add a few slices of red onion on top of each piece of chicken.
Wrap the chicken tightly in the banana leaves or foil to seal in the juices.
Place the wrapped chicken packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully unwrap the chicken packets, being cautious of steam. Serve the chicken with its juices spooned on top, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Pair with steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a low-point, satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 559 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2862 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 211.7 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
