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
- 1Add chicken thighs, lime juice, garlic, worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Seal and toss to combine ingredients until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- 2Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade, and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish. Brush chicken with melted butter, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Bake for about 20 minutes, the remove and brush chicken with the reserved marinade. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. (Baking times may shift for different types of chicken.) Remove and sprinkle chicken with lime zest and fresh cilantro.
- 3Serve over rice or quinoa garnished with lime wedges.
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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