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Ingredients
- 2 packages Puff Pastry Sheets
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- 1¾ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ⅓ cup dried apricot, finely chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, mined
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 Tbls cilantro, chopped
- ½ of a lemon, juiced
- Avocado Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 Tbls cilantro, chopped
- ⅛ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 Tbls lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 761g | |
| Calories 1002 | |
| Calories from Fat 524 | 52% |
| Total Fat 59.97g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 11.76g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium 2216mg | 63% |
| Total Carbs 37.89g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 44% |
| Sugars 14.45g | 10% |
| Protein 84.85g | 136% |
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