
These Simple Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs contain only 3g protein and 154 calories per serving—a critical gap for lifters. This recipe requires reformulation; as written, it cannot support muscle-building or macro-tracking goals and should not be used for protein meal prep.
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
544
calories
36g
protein
37g
fat
6 servings per batch · ~407g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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Set your goal to unlock — free, 30 secondsEach serving delivers only 3g of protein and 154 calories, making this recipe unsuitable as a primary protein source for anyone tracking macros. The macro profile is 5g fat and 25g carbs, which suggests this functions more as a side dish than a standalone meal.
Quick prep on the stovetop combined with 6 servings means you can batch-prepare this efficiently for the week. Active time per serving is minimal when amortized across the full batch.
No — at only 3g protein per serving, this recipe does not support muscle-building macros and would require pairing with a high-protein base like rice or protein powder to become viable for training nutrition.
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