Apple Cider Baked Chicken
This Apple Cider Baked Chicken delivers 3g protein and 223 calories per serving — a light protein option for calorie-controlled meals. Quick stovetop cooking produces 4 servings, making it convenient for single-protein meal building. Combine with legumes or Greek yogurt to construct complete high-protein meals within a set calorie budget.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Lemon
- •Apple Cider, Unfiltered(480g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(10g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Garlic
- •2 bay leaves
- •1/2 tsp. salt
- •1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
- •Apple, Granny Smith
- •Potato, Yukon Gold(454g)
Instructions
- 1Place a gallon size heavy-duty zip-top bag into a large bowl. Place the onion and next 10 ingredients into the zip-top bag, combining well. Add the chicken to the marinade. Close the bag, place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan skin-side up. Pour all of the marinade, including onions and lemons over and around the pieces. Tuck the apples and potatoes around the chicken. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to re-coat everything with the marinade.
- 3Arrange chicken and potatoes on a platter and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
Nutrition — Per Serving
223
calories
3g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 38 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.9g
4 servings per batch · ~251g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Apple Cider Baked Chicken have per serving?
Each serving provides only 3g of protein and 223 calories, so this is not a protein-forward recipe. The macros are 8g fat and 38g carbs, indicating this functions as a carbohydrate or flavor component rather than a primary protein source.
How long does Apple Cider Baked Chicken take to prepare?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings per batch, making the preparation efficient. The batch size is reasonable for meal prep, though the low protein content requires pairing with a dedicated protein option.
Is Apple Cider Baked Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 3g protein per serving, this recipe does not align with fat loss goals where high protein intake is essential for satiety and preserving muscle during a caloric deficit. You'll need to combine this with a lean protein source like chicken breast or turkey to make it macro-appropriate.
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