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Ingredients
- 1 poussin
- Herbs, such as bay, thyme, parsley
- Carrots (I used a handful of Chantenay)
- 1 stick celery, cut into a few pieces
- 4 spring onions, cut into several pieces
- A handful of radishes
- 1 litre chicken stock (see above)
- 175ml white wine
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 331g | |
| Calories 228 | |
| Calories from Fat 38 | 17% |
| Total Fat 4.36g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.62g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium 609mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 15.37g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 6.02g | 4% |
| Protein 2.0g | 3% |
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