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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 3-4-lb. whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo from chipotle chilies
- 1/2 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
- zest of 1 lime
- Sweet and Spicy Wet Rub
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- Enough freshly squeezed lime juice to make a slightly runny paste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 143g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 327 | |
| Calories from Fat 213 | 65% |
| Total Fat 23.69g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 7.71g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 1.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.73g | 0% |
| Protein 25.29g | 40% |
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