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Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, chopped into large cubes
- 1 lb. bonless chicken thighs, chopped into large cubes
- 1 farm fresh egg
- 2 T. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 t. ginger paste (I used Gourmet Garden.)
- 1 t. fine sea salt
- 1 T. sugar
- 3/4 c. low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 c. mirin*
- 2 T. sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 743g | |
| Calories 999 | |
| Calories from Fat 343 | 34% |
| Total Fat 38.1g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 11.04g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.44g | |
| Cholesterol 418mg | 139% |
| Sodium 9590mg | 400% |
| Potassium 1254mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 35.84g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 16.36g | 11% |
| Protein 92.33g | 148% |
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