High-Protein Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

High-Protein Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

Maus2mo

Servings: 6 servings

Prep time: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 2 hours and 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Canola oil

Instructions

  1. For the chicken stock mixture, in a medium bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  2. In a gallon-size zip-lock bag or large bowl, combine chicken and chicken stock mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Heat canola oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer in batches and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 714.69 kcal

Fat: 57.94 g

Protein: 39.63 g

Carbs: 9.85 g

Saturated Fat: 13.09 g

Polyunsat Fat: 10.39 g

Monounsat Fat: 29.98 g

Sugar: 1.11 g

Cholesterol: 222.38 mg

Sodium: 1303.05 mg

Potassium: 698.74 mg

Fiber: 2.98 g

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutritional facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API that recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

How to Store the High-Protein Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

You can keep the high-protein garlic lemon chicken thighs in your refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them and keep them for 3 months. Thaw the chicken thighs overnight in your refrigerator.

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