Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken Recipe

Indulge in this delicious and guilt-free Pollo Borracho (Drunken Chicken) recipe! This Weight Watchers-friendly Mexican dish is bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce of sherry, olives, almonds, and spices. Made with either chicken breasts (5 points) or thighs (6 points), this recipe is perfect for a satisfying and healthy weeknight meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's surprisingly low in points!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 268.8 kcal
Protein 62g
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Ingredients for Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken

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How to Make Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup sherry.
  2. Cook over low heat until it simmers, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. On a plate, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Coat the skinned side of each chicken breast (or thigh) with the flour mixture.
  6. Set chicken aside.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add chicken, flour-side down, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Turn chicken over and cook for 3 minutes.
  10. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  11. In the same skillet, cook 1 medium onion, chopped, over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
  12. Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  13. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until almonds are golden brown.
  14. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup green olives (pitted and sliced), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and the reserved raisin mixture. Increase heat to high.
  15. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by about a third, about 10-15 minutes.
  16. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons tequila, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  17. Add 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid to the vinegar mixture, whisking until smooth.
  18. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the chicken and sauce.
  19. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  20. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  21. Add the reserved chicken to the sauce.
  22. Simmer, basting chicken frequently with the sauce, for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  23. Serve immediately. Chicken thighs are 6 points per serving; chicken breasts are 5 points per serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken?

Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken takes about 63 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 48 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken?

Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken has approximately 268.8 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken?

The key ingredients for Ww 6 Points Pollo Borracho Drunken Chicken are Golden Raisin, Dry Sherry, Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Corn Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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