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Ingredients
- 2 (5-6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 422g | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 9% |
| Total Fat 3.16g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.73g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium 1151mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 15.8g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 3.61g | 2% |
| Protein 52.75g | 84% |
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