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Stay Ready (What A Life)

primaryJhené Aiko
featuredKendrick Lamar

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Catalog dateJan 1, 2013

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Easy Chicken Rice Bowl 🍲 Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp paprika ½ tbsp garlic powder ½ tbsp black pepper ½ tbsp salt 1 tsp oregano ⅓ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Marinate: Mix everything together and marinate the chicken while you prep the rest (or overnight for best flavor). Fresh Tomato Salsa: 1 Roma tomato, diced ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp lime juice Salt & pepper to taste Mix everything in a small bowl and set aside. Fajita Veggies: ½ green

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$1,368,000

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$259,000

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Measured period: Oct 21, 2025–Oct 21, 2026

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