Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks
Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks provide 53g protein and 637 calories per serving with three complete portions from one batch. Stovetop cooking completes in quick prep time, making this an alternative to breast-only chicken when you want variation. The higher fat content supports hormone levels during strength-focused training blocks.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
- •Lime
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Chicken Drumstick, Skin-On(794g)
Instructions
- 1Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10-15 cranks of a mill) in a bowl.
- 2Use a zester, microplane, or small-holed cheese grater to remove the zest from one of the limes. Add about 1 tsp zest and 3 Tbsp juice to the marinade.Pull the leaves from 1/4 bunch of cilantro and chop finely. Add the chopped cilantro to the marinade and stir to combine. The other 1/4 bunch of cilantro will be added after baking.
- 3Pour the marinade into a gallon sized zip top bag and add the chicken drumsticks. Close the bag tightly and massage to mix and coat the chicken pieces in the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or longer if desired, turning the bag occasionally to redistribute the marinade.
- 4When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the chicken pieces to a casserole dish so they are all in one layer, trying not to overcrowd. Pour the rest of the marinade in the bag over the chicken.
- 5Bake the chicken for 40-45 minutes, basting once or twice throughout. For more browning, turn the broiler on at the end of the cooking time and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the desired amount of browning is achieved. The total cooking time will ultimately depend on the size of your drumsticks and how closely they are packed together in the baking dish. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meat has reached 160ºF to be sure.
- 6Garnish the chicken with fresh slices of lime and more chopped cilantro leaves.
Nutrition — Per Serving
637
calories
53g
protein
35g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 8.0g
- Sodium
- 296 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
3 servings per batch · ~356g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks have per serving?
Each serving contains 53g of protein and 637 calories with 35g fat and 27g carbs. The drumstick cut delivers the same high protein as breast while adding more fat from the skin and bone structure.
How long does Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-preps 3 servings at once on the stovetop. You'll maximize yield with minimal active cooking time for multiple meals.
Is Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks good for muscle gain?
At 53g protein and 637 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with a balanced macronutrient profile. The 27g carbs per serving provides glycogen replenishment to fuel training alongside the high protein load.
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