Photo: Charles Deluvio
Real Chiles Rellenos
23 ingredients
45 min + 45 min
4 stuffed peppers
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"Just like your favorite Mexican restaurant! This unique, flavorful sauce and light, crispy batter will make it worth the little effort and time to prepare this cheesy classic at home. The steps are easy, and you can find Mexican oregano and comino in the Mexican spice section of any grocery store. Stuff and freeze the peppers in advance to save time! "
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1340
Calories
92g
Protein
51g
Fat
127g
Carbs
Counts 19 of 20 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 19 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Mexican Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 egg whites at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
- sour cream for garnish
Directions
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