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High Protein Chicken Meal Prep (5 Days)
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Healthy Baked Chicken Thighs (With Vegetables)
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45 min4380 calChicken thighs get a bad reputation in the healthy eating world because they have more fat than breast — but that fat is exactly why they taste better and are nearly impossible to overcook. A boneless skinless chicken thigh has about 170 calories and 7g of fat — hardly a dietary disaster. This sheet pan dinner pairs seasoned thighs with whatever vegetables need to be used up: zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, broccoli. Everything roasts on one pan at 425°F, the chicken juices drip down and flavour the vegetables, and you have a complete dinner with zero extra dishes in 35 minutes. This is the dinner you make every Tuesday when you haven't planned anything.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
Instructions
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories380 kcal
Protein34 g
Fat18 g
Carbs20 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar8 g
Sodium480 mg
Pro Tips
- 💡Use the biggest baking sheet you own — overcrowding is the number one reason sheet pan dinners fail.
- 💡Cut vegetables to similar sizes so they cook at the same rate. Cherry tomatoes can go in whole; larger vegetables need to be chunked.
- 💡Line the sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup. Foil works too but tears more easily.
Variations
- 🔄Greek version: use lemon, oregano, and garlic seasoning. Add Kalamata olives and feta after baking.
- 🔄Mexican version: use cumin and chili powder. Serve with black beans and avocado.
- 🔄Swap the thighs for drumsticks — they take 5-10 minutes longer but the skin crisps up beautifully.
