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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