Grilled Chicken Thighs with Succotash
This Grilled Chicken Thighs with Succotash delivers 50g protein and 554 calories per serving—combining complete carbs and protein in one complete meal. Preps 6 servings on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, eliminating the need to cook separate carb sides during meal prep. Targets lifters needing post-workout nutrition in a single, balanced container.
Ingredients
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •2½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More For Serving
- •Garlic powder(15g)
- •Paprika, Ground(15g)
- •Onion powder(8g)
- •1½ teaspoons black pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Beans, Lima, Frozen(240g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(600g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 2In a large bowl combine the brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add in chicken thighs and toss until coated. Cover and set aside.
- 3In a large skillet over medium high heat add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once the oil is glistening, add the lima beans, corn and light parts of the green onion. Cook, stirring often, until the corn is bright yellow and the green onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the dark parts of the green onion, tomatoes, cilantro, basil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 4Reduce the heat on the grill to medium and add the chicken. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes on each side, or until slightly charred all over. Continue flipping every 2-3 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F with an instant read thermometer, about 4-6 more minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
- 5Top the chicken with the succotash and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
554
calories
50g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 4.7g
- Sodium
- 177 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.5g
6 servings per batch · ~446g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Chicken Thighs with Succotash have per serving?
Each serving contains 50g of protein with 554 calories, delivering high protein density in a balanced meal structure. The remaining macros are 24g fat and 40g carbs per serving.
How long does Grilled Chicken Thighs with Succotash take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-preps 6 servings, making it efficient for preparing a full week of protein-rich dinners simultaneously.
Is Grilled Chicken Thighs with Succotash good for muscle gain?
At 50g protein and 554 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where protein and carbohydrates drive hypertrophy. The substantial carb content (40g) supports post-workout recovery and training performance alongside the high protein load.
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