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Chicken thigh (cooked, no skin) for Post-Workout Recovery
26g protein per 100g · Complete
Strong pick
After lifting, 20–40g of fast-digesting, leucine-rich protein within a few hours kicks off muscle protein synthesis.
The numbers
Per 100g
26g
159 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 1 thigh
26g
159 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
5×
~795 kcal from this food
Why it works for post-workout recovery
For post-workout recovery, look for fast digestion, complete profile, leucine ≥ 2g per serving. Chicken thigh (cooked, no skin) checks those boxes — juicier and cheaper than breast — slightly more fat.
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