Macro-Friendly Chicken Thigh Recipes will make getting dinner done and your macros in totally achievable!
If you don't know, chicken thighs are our favorite cut of dark meat poultry because of their juiciness and flavor and tenderness. Dark meat contains more tendons, chicken thighs are a tough cut, but because they contain more fat than white meat, they become tender and juicy when cooked properly. They also have more flavor than regular chicken breasts.
Also, if you know and love Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken like we do, then know you're eating chicken thighs. You're welcome.
In the comments below, let me know which of these chicken thigh recipes you're going to try first! We'd love to know.
Garlic Coconut Butter Chicken Thighs and Zoodles
21 g protein – 14 g carbohydrates – 34 g fat - 442 kcal

Savory Almond Butter Chicken Thigh Skillet
26 g protein – 21 g carbohydrates – 33 g fat - 491 kcal

One Skillet Chicken Thighs With Roasted Grapes and Blue Cheese
32 g protein – 9 g carbohydrates – 24 g fat - 380 kcal

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Meal Prep
41 g protein – 32 g carbohydrates – 21 g fat - 474 kcal

26 g protein – 18 g carbohydrates – 36 g fat - 501 kcal

Sheet Pan Recipe Chicken and Asparagus Bowl
30 g protein – 9 g carbohydrates – 11 g fat - 241 kcal

45 g protein – 3 g carbohydrates – 38 g fat - 526 kcal

Spiced Chicken Thigh Meal Prep
33 g protein – 3 g carbohydrates – 12 g fat - 253 kcal

BBQ Soy Ginger Chicken Thighs
33 g protein – 5 g carbohydrates – 7 g fat - 216 kcal

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Meal Prep
15 g protein – 25 g carbohydrates – 11 g fat - 206 kcal

Chicken & Broccoli with Herb Butter Sauce
28 g protein – 36 g carbohydrates – 18 g fat - 409 kcal

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Pear-Mustard Sauce
28 g protein – 20 g carbohydrates – 13 g fat - 348 kcal

Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach
26 g protein – 12 g carbohydrates – 16 g fat - 317 kcal

Skillet Chicken with Orzo & Tomatoes
32 g protein – 44 g carbohydrates – 37 g fat - 641 kcal

Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
44 g protein – 15 g carbohydrates – 25 g fat - 453 kcal

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Roasted Veggies
53 g protein – 18 g carbohydrates – 13 g fat - 404 kcal

One-Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs With Potatoes and Chard
31 g protein – 26 g carbohydrates – 6 g fat - 288 kcal

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
32 g protein – 1 g carbohydrates – 11 g fat - 239 kcal

Cream of Chicken and Asparagus
74 g protein – 15 g carbohydrates – 9 g fat - 384 kcal


Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. Chicken Thighs
- 4 Cups Cooked White Rice
- 2 Cups Broccoli Florets steamed
- 2 Tbsp. Sliced Green Onions
- 2 Tbsp. Korean BBQ Sauce gluten-free
- 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds
- ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Pink Himalayan Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and line sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place chicken thighs onto sheet pan and drizzle Korean BBQ sauce over thighs, flipping to coat. Set sheet pan onto middle oven rack and cook for ~12-15 on each side or until fully cooked. Optionally, place onto upper rack at near the end of cooking and turn on broiler — let broil for ~3 mins. or until sauce has caramelized.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare sesame broccoli by tossing steamed broccoli with sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and garlic powder.
- Serve, store, and enjoy!
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