Pinchos De Pollo
Pinchos De Pollo pack 43g protein and 445 calories per skewer — one of the highest-protein appetizers you can batch-prep. Six servings cook quickly on the stovetop, making these ideal as meal-prep snacks or pre-training bites between main meals. Hit your daily protein ceiling while staying under calorie limits on cutting phases.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Adobo seasoning blend(10g)
- •SazóN Seasoning Blend, With Annatto(8g)
- •2 tsp salt ($0.16)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •BBQ Sauce(240g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
Instructions
- 1Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Then chop the chicken into bite-size pieces (about 5 to 6 pieces per thigh).
- 2Add the adobo, sazón, and salt to a large bowl and mix.
- 3Add the chopped chicken thighs to the bowl along with the cooking oil and mix until the chicken is thoroughly covered. Cover with plastic wrap or parchment directly on the surface of the chicken and marinate for at least an hour, but preferably overnight.
- 4Half an hour before you pull the chicken, soak at least 6 wood skewers in water so they don't burn. It's best to soak a few extra skewers just in case one of them breaks.
- 5When you're ready to cook, preheat a grill pan on high. Then thread a thigh's worth of chicken pieces on each skewer, about 5 or 6 chunks. You want the chicken chunks close but not pressed tightly against each other. Brush both sides of each skewer with BBQ sauce, about 1/2 cup total.
- 6When the grill pan is smoking hot, brush it with a touch of cooking oil. Then, place the skewers on the grill pan, making sure not to crowd the pan or place the skewers too close to each other.
- 7After 5 minutes, brush 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce on the top surface of the chicken. Next, flip the chicken, and brush another 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce on the top layer. Cook for 5 more minutes, until char develops and the internal temperature of the chicken registers at 160°F. Now all you have left to do is eat! Buen provecho!
Nutrition — Per Serving
445
calories
43g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 4.6g
- Sodium
- 779 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
6 servings per batch · ~275g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pinchos De Pollo have per serving?
Each serving delivers 43g of protein with 445 calories, making it a high-protein-per-calorie option for athletes tracking strict macros. The breakdown is 23g fat and 17g carbs per serving.
How long does Pinchos De Pollo take to make?
This quick prep recipe batches 6 servings in a single stovetop session, making it efficient for meal prep or appetizer prep across multiple days.
Is Pinchos De Pollo good for muscle gain?
At 43g protein and 445 calories per serving, this recipe efficiently supports muscle gain phases without excessive calorie density. The moderate carb content pairs well with higher-carb meals earlier in the day for optimal recovery nutrition.
