Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast
This Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast delivers 256g protein and 1477 calories across 2 servings — an extremely dense protein preparation suited for high-calorie build phases. Cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, concentrating 128g protein per serving for advanced lifters with substantial daily targets. Use during aggressive muscle gain phases when protein ceiling and calorie efficiency are priorities.
Ingredients
- •Butter(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Onion powder(1g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(2268g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Stir together the butter, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 15 cranks of a pepper mill) until well combined and paste-like in texture.
- 2If your chicken breasts are thicker than 3/4" at their thickest end, place them on a cutting board, cover with plastic, then gently pound the thick end until it is between 1/2-3/4" thick. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- 3Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish, making sure they are not crowded (a couple of inches of space between and around each breast). Spread garlic herb butter over the surface of each breast.
- 4Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. The total cooking time may vary with the size and thickness of the chicken breast, so use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the thickest end of the breast has reached 165ºF.
- 5Once the chicken has baked through, let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1477
calories
256g
protein
42g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 14.1g
- Sodium
- 609 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.8g
2 servings per batch · ~1154g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast have per serving?
Each serving contains 256g of protein and 1477 calories with 42g fat and only 2g carbs. This is an extreme outlier — verify the recipe data as serving sizes this large (likely 2 massive portions) indicate a single-use or whole-batch preparation.
How long does Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast take to prep?
Marked as quick prep with only 2 servings from one batch. This suggests a minimal-effort cooking method with no complex preparation steps.
Is Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast good for muscle gain?
With 256g protein per serving, this recipe is extraordinarily high in protein for a single meal and suits extreme muscle-building phases. The near-zero carbs mean it pairs best with separate carb sources rather than standing alone as a complete meal.
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