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Ingredients
- Thomas Keller's Favorite Simple Roast Chicken serves 2 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 3 lb or smaller whole chicken
- 1 pn each kosher salt & black pepper
- 2 t minced thyme leaves, optional
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 T dijon mustard
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 40g | |
| Calories 216 | |
| Calories from Fat 207 | 96% |
| Total Fat 23.59g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.67g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium 38mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.89g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.14g | 0% |
| Protein 0.87g | 1% |
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