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This is such a great Passover recipe ( and I love the story that went with it) .
Would you consider adding it to the Passover Group here on Cookeatshare.
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Raciónes: 10
Ingredientes
- Matzo-Crusted Chicken Breasts serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 2 large eggs
- 3 c crushed matzos
- 2 t kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 5 oz each), at room temperature
- lemon wedges
View Full Recipe at Sippity Sup-Serious Fun Food
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 320 | |
| Calories from Fat 22 | 7% |
| Total Fat 2.52g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.62g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium 136mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 59.8g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 0.36g | 0% |
| Protein 13.02g | 21% |
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