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- 1.25 lbs. chicken pieces (I used breast this time)
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 heaping Tbsp. plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup tzatziki (cucumber-yogurt sauce)
- Sliced tomatoes
- parsley
- Sliced onions
View Full Recipe at Branny Boils Over
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 738g | |
| Calories 1126 | |
| Calories from Fat 631 | 56% |
| Total Fat 70.53g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat 16.58g | 66% |
| Trans Fat 0.54g | |
| Cholesterol 294mg | 98% |
| Sodium 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1483mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 22.41g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 8.47g | 6% |
| Protein 98.43g | 157% |
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