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Ingredients
- 2 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup limeade (or tequila…totally not the same thing, I know)
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat*
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 limes, halved
- 1-2 lemons, halved
- 1 orange, halved
- You can also use 1 1/2-2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts (with skin), peeled and deveined shrimp, or pork loin or tenderloin
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1467g | |
| Calories 783 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 19% |
| Total Fat 16.2g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 4.03g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.43g | |
| Cholesterol 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium 28668mg | 1195% |
| Potassium 1573mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 88.9g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 39% |
| Sugars 59.03g | 39% |
| Protein 80.04g | 128% |
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