Honey Chipotle Chicken
This Honey Chipotle Chicken delivers 27g protein and 271 calories per serving — a lean protein option that stays under 300 calories. Batch-preps 6 servings in minimal time on the stovetop, covering multiple days without repetitive cooking. Built for anyone prioritizing fat loss while maintaining muscle during a caloric deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(60g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Lime(30g)
- •Garlic(8g)
- •½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(850g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- 2Mince the chipotle peppers. Combine the minced peppers in a bowl with the honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and 1 Tbsp cooking oil.
- 3Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Toss the chicken in the marinade until evenly coated.
- 4Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to one day. If marinating longer than one hour, refrigerate the chicken as it marinates.
- 5When ready to cook the chicken, heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the remaining 1 Tbsp cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet.
- 6Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook on one side until the water released by the chicken evaporates, the marinade has reduced to a glaze, and the chicken has browned. Flip the chicken over and cook on the second side until browned and cooked through.**
- 7Top with sliced green onions and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
271
calories
27g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1g
- Sodium
- 169 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
6 servings per batch · ~168g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Chipotle Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 271 calories, with 16g fat and 6g carbs. This macro split makes it a high-protein, low-carb option for anyone tracking macros on a cut.
How long does Honey Chipotle Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that comes together on the stovetop in minimal time. You'll batch 6 servings at once, making it efficient for meal prepping a week's worth of dinners.
Is Honey Chipotle Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 271 calories and 6g carbs per serving with 27g protein, this recipe is built for fat loss phases where you need high protein without excess calories. The macro profile supports satiety while maintaining a deficit.
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