Herb Butter Chicken Thighs
Herb Butter Chicken Thighs contain 8g protein and 133 calories per portion — a calorie-efficient side or component for building balanced plates. Preps 5 servings quickly on the stovetop, useful for rounding out meals when combined with other protein sources. The low calorie count lets you allocate more calories toward carbs and fats around training.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(151g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Italian seasoning(8g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Butter(15g)
- •Handful Fresh Parsley, Chopped (Optional Garnish) ($0.11)
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper on each side.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the thighs to a clean plate. There should be plenty of browned bits left on the bottom of the skillet.
- 3Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning blend to the skillet. Sauté the garlic and herbs in the leftover oil in the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic softens a bit and becomes very fragrant.
- 4Pour in the chicken broth and stir, dissolving all the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer (still over medium heat) for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.
- 5Once the broth has reduced, add the butter and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Add the chicken pieces back to the skillet with the sauce and spoon the sauce over each piece. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired. Serve while hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
133
calories
8g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 2.5g
- Sodium
- 74 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.8g
5 servings per batch · ~86g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Herb Butter Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving provides 8g of protein and 133 calories. The macros are 8g fat and 9g carbs per serving.
How long does Herb Butter Chicken Thighs take to prep?
Marked as quick prep and makes 5 servings in a single batch on the stovetop. This is ideal for side components or lighter meal builds rather than standalone entrées.
Is Herb Butter Chicken Thighs good for fat loss?
At only 133 calories and 8g protein per serving, this recipe functions best as a side or flavor component in a larger fat-loss meal. You'd need to pair it with higher-protein elements to meet daily targets.
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