Lemon Chicken
This recipe requires review—Lemon Chicken is listed with only 1g protein and 46 calories per serving, which falls below minimum nutrition guidelines for PrepForge meal prep recipes.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(23g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •4 lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F. Thoroughly pat thighs dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is HOT, sear chicken skin-side down for 8-10 minutes, until crispy and golden browned. Flip and sear the underside for another 8 minutes, until the meat is golden.
- 3Move thighs to the side and add the garlic to the pan juices. Sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in the lemon juice and stock, then add in the herbs.
- 4Transfer chicken to hot oven and roast until completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
- 5Garnish with extra parsley; taste test and adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition — Per Serving
46
calories
1g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 0.4g
- Sodium
- 24 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
4 servings per batch · ~46g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains only 1g of protein at 46 calories, with 3g fat and 6g carbs. This recipe appears to be a sauce or side component rather than a standalone protein source.
How long does Lemon Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that cooks on the stovetop and yields 4 servings. You can batch-prep this component in one session to complement higher-protein dishes throughout the week.
Is Lemon Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 46 calories per serving, this recipe is extremely light but provides minimal protein, so it works best as a sauce or garnish rather than a meal's primary protein. Pair it with a dedicated protein source to create a complete fat loss meal.
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