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- 2-2 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing (I use Kraft)
- 1 packet Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 6-8 cloves smashed garlic (don’t worry about actually chopping it…unless you want to…)
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 233g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 318 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 46% |
| Total Fat 16.1g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.63g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.05g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium 476mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 5.78g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 3.12g | 2% |
| Protein 36.78g | 59% |
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