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High-Protein Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs — 245 kcal, 31g Protein

Quick answer

One serving of Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs has 31 g of protein and 245 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.127 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.

Protein / serving31 g
Calories / serving245 kcal
Protein ratio12.7%
Prep time15 min
Servings4
Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs

Adapted from redhousespice.com

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Marinated Chicken
  • chicken thigh (boneless skinless)150 g
  • salt0.8 g
  • red chili flakes1.0 g
  • ground chili powder0.2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds (whole)1.0 g
  • cumin0.5 g
  • neutral cooking oil3.8 g
  • Vegetables
  • green beans70 g
Protein31 g
Carbs6 g
Fat10 g
Calories245

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces (about 3cm). Tip: Uniform size ensures even cooking.
  2. Marinate Chicken Combine chicken with salt, chili flakes, ground chili, cumin seeds, cumin powder, and oil. Tip: Let marinate 10 min if time allows for deeper flavour.
  3. Marinate Chicken Mix well until all spices evenly coat the chicken.
  4. Blanch Vegetables Bring a pot of water (about 1L) to a rolling boil.
  5. Blanch Vegetables Add green beans and salt. Blanch 2-3 minutes until slightly undercooked. Tip: Beans will finish cooking in the skillet.
  6. Blanch Vegetables Drain beans and set aside.
  7. Pan-Fry Chicken Heat a dry skillet over medium heat (no added oil needed). Tip: The marinade oil is sufficient.
  8. Pan-Fry Chicken Place marinated chicken in a single layer. Pan-fry 4-5 min until golden on the first side. Tip: Don't crowd the pan — work in batches if needed.
  9. Pan-Fry Chicken Flip chicken and cook 2 more minutes.
  10. Combine & Serve Push chicken to one side. Tilt skillet so oil pools on the other side. Tip: This lets the beans sizzle in the spiced oil.
  11. Combine & Serve Add blanched green beans to the oiled side. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
  12. Combine & Serve Toss everything together and cook 1 minute until chicken is fully done. Tip: Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
  13. Combine & Serve Serve immediately. Tip: Pairs well with steamed rice.
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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs?+
One serving has 31 g of protein and 245 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.127 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 125 g of protein total.
Is Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.127 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs?+
One serving is 245 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 981 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Cumin Spiced Chicken Thighs recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from redhousespice.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.