Honey Spice Chicken Thighs
This Honey Spice Chicken Thighs delivers 38g protein and 543 calories per serving—a balanced option for moderate-calorie days during bulk or maintenance phases. Batch-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, maximizing your prep efficiency for the entire week. Covers your protein requirements across multiple meals without requiring daily rehashing or cooking.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1814g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Honey(80g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(15g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Garlic powder(8g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(1g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.02)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine everything except the chicken thighs (honey, cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, and salt). Stir until combined.
- 2Remove the skin from the chicken thighs if desired. Place the chicken thighs either on a roasting pan or a baking sheet covered with foil. A roasting pan can be simulated by placing wire cooling racks over a baking sheet to allow juices to fall below the chicken. Brush the honey spice mixture over the surface of the chicken thighs, using about half of the total honey mixture.
- 3Place the chicken thighs in the fully preheated oven. Roast for about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and use the remaining honey spice mixture to brush on a second coat. Return the chicken to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
543
calories
38g
protein
38g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 10.3g
- Sodium
- 239 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9g
8 servings per batch · ~242g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Spice Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving delivers 38g of protein and 543 calories, with 38g fat and 11g carbs. The high fat content from chicken thighs makes this a calorie-dense protein source despite the solid protein count.
How long does Honey Spice Chicken Thighs take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 8 servings means you can batch-prep over a week's worth of dinners or protein portions in one session.
Is Honey Spice Chicken Thighs good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein per serving with substantial calories and fat, this recipe supports muscle gain phases where caloric surplus matters alongside hitting protein targets. The fat content aids hormone production during growth phases.
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