Flat Belly Diet Chicken Piccata #secretrecipeclub Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (approximately 16 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup capers
- ground black pepper to taste
- Total Fat 11.4g
- Saturated Fat 2.2g
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 187g | |
| Calories 393 | |
| Calories from Fat 268 | 68% |
| Total Fat 30.29g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 4.15g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 1058mg | 44% |
| Potassium 285mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 19.7g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.76g | 1% |
| Protein 13.67g | 22% |
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