35 Grams of Protein Per Serving for Under $2.50: Chicken Thigh Meal Prep

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bone-in chicken thighs are the most overlooked protein source in budget fitness nutrition. At $2.50 to $3.50 per pound at most grocery stores — less at warehouse stores — they cost roughly a third of what boneless chicken breast costs per pound. They also taste better, stay moist during reheating, and make meal prep nearly foolproof because dark meat is forgiving. You don't have to pull them out of the oven at exactly the right moment to avoid a dry brick.

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35 Grams of Protein Per Serving for Under $2.50: Chicken Thigh Meal Prep