Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts halves
- 15 asparagus spears
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 559g | |
| Calories 529 | |
| Calories from Fat 236 | 45% |
| Total Fat 26.14g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 7.51g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.33g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium 1027mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 10.0g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 3.21g | 2% |
| Protein 62.7g | 100% |
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