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- For the Chicken
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- For the Salad
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey, depending on how sour lemon is
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup (113 grams) diced hothouse or seedless cucumber
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 176g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 75% |
| Total Fat 23.39g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 6.67g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium 283mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 7.72g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 4.63g | 3% |
| Protein 10.26g | 16% |
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