Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe
This Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe provides 24g protein and 237 calories per serving — a lower-calorie poultry option that stays moist through batch prep. Makes 5 servings quickly on the stovetop, stretching your prep time further than chicken breast alone. Works for anyone managing calories while maintaining adequate protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •1/4 tsp paprika ($0.02)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- •Lemon
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(567g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the butter in a bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, salt, some freshly cracked pepper (about 1/8 tsp), and about a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Stir to combine.
- 2Place the chicken thighs in an 8x8" baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs, using the back of the spoon to spread it over the surface of the chicken.
- 3Slice the lemon into half-rounds. Scatter the lemon pieces around the chicken in the dish.
- 4Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 165ºF.
- 5Use a spoon to drizzle the baking juices over top of the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley over top just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
237
calories
24g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 83 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.2g
5 servings per batch · ~179g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 24g of protein with 237 calories, 19g fat, and 16g carbs. This is a lower-protein option due to smaller portion sizes relative to thigh-based recipes.
How long does Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe take to prep?
Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe qualifies as quick prep and batch-makes 5 servings from the stovetop. You can prepare multiple dinners without significant time investment.
Is Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Thigh Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 24g protein and 237 calories per serving, this recipe is best suited as a side or secondary protein source during muscle gain phases rather than a standalone meal. The carbohydrate content at 16g supports energy needs for training when paired with additional carb sources.
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