Lemon Parsley Chicken (Dairy-Free) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole (approx. 3 pounds = 1.4 kg) grass-fed/organic chicken (ready to bake)
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
- small bunch (= 0.7 oz = 20 g) fresh organic parsley
- 2 teaspoons unrefined sea salt (or to taste)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 114g | |
| Calories 492 | |
| Calories from Fat 478 | 97% |
| Total Fat 54.04g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.46g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 71mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 5.09g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.02g | 1% |
| Protein 0.25g | 0% |
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