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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with White Rice

56g protein, $1.35/plate, 23 min. Cast Iron perfection.

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with White Rice
🍳Cast Iron
🍗Thighs200g
+
🍚Rice1 serving
Start on stove for sear, finish in oven
Protein
56g
Calories
624
Cost
$1.35
Total Time
23m

Combo Score

8.7/10
Protein
8.5
Value
10.0
Speed
7.5
Ease
8.5

Nutrition Breakdown

1serving
624cal
Calories
56g
Protein
45g
Carbs
22g
Fat

How to Make It

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat cast iron on stove over medium-high.

2

Sear thighs skin-side down 5 min until crispy.

3

Flip and transfer to oven for 15 min.

4

Rest 3 min. The skin will be insanely crispy.

Medium-high → oven 400°F20 mincook time

Pro Tips

  • At $1.35/plate with 56g protein, this is elite value.
  • Make a big batch of rice on Sunday. Reheat all week.

Cost Breakdown

Thighs
$1.10
Rice
$0.25
Per Plate
$1.35
Per Month (1x/day)
$41
Protein per dollar: 41.5g/$

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