Easy Lime Chicken
This Lime Chicken delivers 30g protein and 259 calories per serving — one of the lowest-calorie, highest-protein ratio options in our library. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in quick prep time, covering multiple meals without repetition fatigue. Built for anyone cutting aggressively while maintaining muscle and strength on the platform.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
- •1 tsp. salt
- •1 tsp. black pepper
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •zest of two limes
- •Cilantro, Fresh(120g)
- •additional lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1Combine the chicken thighs, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large ziplock bag. Seal and toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- 2Remove the chicken from the bag with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade. Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 6–8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
- 3Flip the chicken and cook 5–6 minutes more over medium-high heat until the underside is golden. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken.
- 4Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking 12–15 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan liquid halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
- 5Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the unsalted butter until melted and incorporated into the pan sauce.
- 6Divide the chicken and sauce evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot. Top each portion with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before sealing.
- 7Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until warmed through, or microwave at 50% power for 3–4 minutes, stirring halfway.
Nutrition — Per Serving
259
calories
30g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5g
- Sodium
- 140 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.1g
6 servings per batch · ~219g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Lime Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 30g of protein and 259 calories with 16g fat and 10g carbs. This is the lowest-calorie chicken option in the PrepForge library while still maintaining solid protein content.
How long does Easy Lime Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop produces 6 servings in one batch. A single cooking session covers an entire week of lunches or dinners.
Is Easy Lime Chicken good for fat loss?
At 259 calories per serving with 30g protein, this recipe is optimized for aggressive fat loss and cutting phases where minimizing calories while protecting muscle mass is the goal. The low carb content makes it suitable for any training day.
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