the chicken whisperer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 free-ranging chicken cut into serving pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1 tablespoon capers,
- 4 tablespoon spoon good quality olives
- 1 sprig rosemary,
- a handful sage leaves
- 1 cup dry white wine
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 446g | |
| Calories 755 | |
| Calories from Fat 492 | 65% |
| Total Fat 54.71g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.77g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium 487mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 25.11g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 12% |
| Sugars 9.12g | 6% |
| Protein 2.2g | 4% |
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