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Ingredientes
- Chicken Kiev serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- unsalted butter at room temperature, divided
- 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 t dried basil
- salt and pepper as needed
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 6 sli monterey jack cheese about 1x2 inches and 1/4 inch thick
- 1 c fine dried bread crumbs
- 1â2 parmesan cheese, grated
- vegetable oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 196g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 386 | |
| Calories from Fat 59 | 15% |
| Total Fat 6.64g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium 490mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 39.37g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 3.37g | 2% |
| Protein 39.33g | 63% |
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