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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Chicken Stir Fry
- 2 chicken breasts, cut in small pieces
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 head of cauliflower finely chopped (faux rice!)
- 1/2 bag of frozen carrots
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup of GF Soy Sauce (San-J Tamari)
- 1/2 Tbs sesame oil
- 1 good squeeze of honey
- Saute the chicken breast in your choice of oil until just cooked
- Remove the chicken to a plate and add all the veggies
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 535g | |
| Calories 657 | |
| Calories from Fat 314 | 48% |
| Total Fat 34.96g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 9.12g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.33g | |
| Cholesterol 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium 1092mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 17.37g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 14% |
| Sugars 7.91g | 5% |
| Protein 66.3g | 106% |
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