Piri Piri Chicken Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 146g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 308 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 66% |
| Total Fat 22.76g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 4.44g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 293mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 11.87g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 7.46g | 5% |
| Protein 14.24g | 23% |
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