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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 2-10oz bags chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- crushed tortilla chips
- Light ranch dressing
- BBQ sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 165g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 310 | |
| Calories from Fat 98 | 32% |
| Total Fat 11.0g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.17g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium 747mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 31.21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 7.11g | 5% |
| Protein 22.07g | 35% |
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