Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
This Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs provides 25g protein and 324 calories per serving — thighs offer flavor and moisture compared to breasts while staying relatively lean. Six servings batch-prep quickly on the stovetop, stretching your prep across most of the week. Use this when you want poultry variety without abandoning your protein targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- •Paprika, Ground(4g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Butter(15g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(227g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(5g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(120g)
- •Salt And Pepper, (To Season If Needed)
Instructions
- 1Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and trim off excess fat. Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, salt, pepper and paprika. Coat the chicken evenly with the combined seasoning.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and no longer pink in the center (about 8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness). Add the remaining oil to cook the second batch. Transfer to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
- 3In the same pan, melt the butter and add the mushrooms. Cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Add the garlic, parsley, thyme, and rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add in the wine or stock and let simmer to reduce to half.
- 4Return the chicken to the pan. Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
324
calories
25g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 4.0g
- Sodium
- 101 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
6 servings per batch · ~226g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving has 25g of protein with 324 calories, 17g fat, and 18g carbs. Chicken thighs provide more fat-soluble vitamins and flavor than breast meat while staying within reasonable calorie bounds.
How long does Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch makes this efficient for meal prep weeks. You'll have multiple ready-to-eat portions spread across your fridge without extended cooking or prep effort.
Is Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs good for fat loss?
At 324 calories per serving with 25g protein, this recipe works well for fat loss phases where you're managing total calorie intake. The lower calorie count allows flexibility for side vegetables or other meals within daily targets.
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