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Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lbs to 2 lbs.)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 limes, juiced (plus extra limes for topping)
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. oregano
- pinch salt, pinch pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 431g | |
| Calories 252 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 11% |
| Total Fat 3.3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.53g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium 988mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 47.88g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 23.5g | 16% |
| Protein 15.51g | 25% |
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