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Ingredients
- 1 Meyer lemon (or regular lemon)
- 4 large chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 214g | |
| Calories 390 | |
| Calories from Fat 249 | 64% |
| Total Fat 27.57g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 7.92g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium 1300mg | 54% |
| Potassium 392mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 3.03g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.77g | 1% |
| Protein 31.47g | 50% |
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