Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
This batch of Lemon Pepper Wings delivers 80g protein and 920 calories across 4 servings, making it a substantial meal for high-calorie training phases or post-workout feeding. Cooks quickly on the stovetop with straightforward prep, turning one batch into multiple protein portions. The high protein count supports serious strength training when paired with adequate carbs and fats.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Wingettes Or Drumettes(1814g)
- •Baking powder(15g)
- •Lemon pepper seasoning blend(15g)
- •Unsalted Butter(360g)
- •Lemon
- •Lemon pepper seasoning blend(15g)
- •2 tsp salt (only add if your lemon pepper seasoning does not contain salt)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up properly.
- 2In a small bowl, combine the baking powder and lemon pepper seasoning. Toss the wings until evenly coated.
- 3Arrange the wings in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- 4Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the wings for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- 5In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 6Add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, honey, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- 7Let the sauce come together until smooth and combined.
- 8Pour the sauce over the wings
- 9Toss or brush to coat.
- 10Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
920
calories
80g
protein
132g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 16.3g
- Sodium
- 693 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.2g
4 servings per batch · ~585g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe have per serving?
Each serving provides 80g of protein and 920 calories with 132g fat and 14g carbs. This is a high-volume protein source designed for serious muscle-building phases.
How long does Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 large servings from the stovetop. You can prepare this efficiently when you need to hit high absolute protein numbers.
Is Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 80g protein and 920 calories per serving, this recipe is built for muscle gain phases where you're eating in a surplus and need calorie-dense, high-protein meals. The high fat and protein combination supports hormonal production and recovery during intense training.
