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Ingredientes
- 2 Cornish game hens or poussin (little chickens)
- 1 tbs fresh thyme or lemon thyme substitute 2 tsp dried
- 1 tbs fresh rosemary substitute 1 tbs dried
- 3 tbs lemon
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) white wine
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 476g | |
| Calories 1186 | |
| Calories from Fat 877 | 74% |
| Total Fat 98.06g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat 21.56g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 414mg | 138% |
| Sodium 1414mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1007mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 2.36g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 70.62g | 113% |
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