Greek Marinated Chicken
This Greek Marinated Chicken delivers 42g protein and 604 calories per serving across 8 batch portions. Quick-preps on the stovetop, making it a reliable dinner base for the full week. The 42g protein per serving positions this as one of your go-to options for hitting 160g+ daily targets without overlap.
Ingredients
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(240g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Oregano, Dried(8g)
- •Lemon
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1814g)
Instructions
- 1To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Use a fine holed cheese grater or a zester to scrape the thin layer of yellow zest from the lemon skin into the bowl. Also add the juice from half of the lemon (about 1-2 Tbsp). Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Roughly chop a big handful, or about 1/4 bunch, of parsley and stir it into the marinade.
- 2Add the chicken pieces and marinade to a gallon sized zip top bag. Remove as much air as possible, close the bag tightly, and massage the bag to mix the contents and make sure the chicken is well coated. Refrigerate the bag for 30 minutes.
- 3After marinating for 30 minutes, either cook the chicken on a grill OR preheat the oven to 375 degrees in preparation to bake the chicken.
- 4To bake the chicken, place the chicken pieces in a large casserole dish (9x13). Bake the chicken in the preheated 375 degree oven for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition — Per Serving
604
calories
42g
protein
42g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 11.2g
- Sodium
- 199 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.1g
8 servings per batch · ~292g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Greek Marinated Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein at 604 calories with 42g fat and 12g carbs. This high-fat macro profile makes it ideal when you're prioritizing protein intake without adding carbohydrates.
How long does Greek Marinated Chicken take to prep and how many servings does it make?
This quick prep recipe yields 8 servings, meaning a single batch covers multiple dinners or lunch boxes throughout the week. The stovetop preparation keeps active cooking time minimal despite the large batch size.
Is Greek Marinated Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building phases when combined with other protein sources to hit daily targets. The lower carbohydrate content (12g) makes it best paired with a separate carb source like rice or potatoes rather than relied upon as a complete meal.
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