Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken
Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken provides 44g protein and 774 calories per serving—a complete high-volume meal that covers most of your daily protein in one sitting. Quick stovetop recipe yields 4 servings, ideal for cutting phases when you want maximal protein density in fewer meals.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(907g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Hoisin sauce(80g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Honey(80g)
- •2 Tbsp hot water ($0)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •sesame seeds for garnish (optional) ($0.05)
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) ($0.22)
Instructions
- 1Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sauté until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes). Flip the chicken and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- 3In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, water, ginger, and garlic. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 4Cover and cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours, or low on low for 5-6 hours. Flip the chicken half-way through to make sure all of the chicken infuses with the sauce.
- 5To serve, spoon the chicken over a bed of rice, drizzle the sauce from the slow cooker over top, then garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro (if desired).
Nutrition — Per Serving
774
calories
44g
protein
46g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 47g
- Saturated fat
- 11.6g
- Sodium
- 1237 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~356g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 44g of protein with 774 calories, including 46g fat and 47g carbs. The macros are relatively balanced across all three categories, making it flexible for various training phases.
How long does Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch means you can prepare this meal for 4 days of lunches or dinners in minimal time without extensive prep work.
Is Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 44g protein and 774 calories, this recipe supports muscle-building phases while the 47g carbs provide moderate glycogen replenishment. Pair with an additional carb source if pushing toward 200g daily protein targets.
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