Chicken Quarters with Shallots and Olive Salad
Chicken Quarters with Shallots and Olive Salad delivers 40g protein and 728 calories per serving — substantial portions for athletes eating at maintenance or in a surplus. Quick prep yields 6 servings from whole-piece cooking, reducing complexity compared to ground-based recipes. Use this when you want complete, restaurant-style plating without the prep time.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1361g)
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •Shallot
- •Olive oil(80g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Olives, Green, Canned, Pitted(240g)
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(240g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(45g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(240g)
- •Garlic
- •Italian seasoning(5g)
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
- •Sea Salt, To Taste
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 2Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season all over with the salt. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up, leaving the center of the sheet empty. Add the sliced shallots in a single layer to the center of the baking sheet. Drizzle the shallot and chicken with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the shallots are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- 3While the chicken is roasting, in a medium bowl, toss the olives, capers, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, and the remaining olive oil, until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4To serve, transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Arrange the shallots on top of the chicken. Top with olive salad.
Nutrition — Per Serving
728
calories
40g
protein
60g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 13.3g
- Sodium
- 1299 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
6 servings per batch · ~371g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Quarters with Shallots and Olive Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 40g of protein and 728 calories, with 60g fat and 8g carbs. The fat content is high and carbs are nearly non-existent, making this a ketogenic or carnivore-aligned option.
How long does Chicken Quarters with Shallots and Olive Salad take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and produces 6 servings in a single stovetop session. You can efficiently batch-prep multiple dinners at once for the week ahead.
Is Chicken Quarters with Shallots and Olive Salad good for fat loss?
At 728 calories with 40g protein and minimal carbs (8g), this meal works for fat loss when portion-controlled, though the high fat content means you need to watch total daily intake. The satiating protein and fat combo can curb hunger on a cut.
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