Four protein-focused preparations. Simple habits. Clear limits on what the numbers mean.
Metabolic Kitchen / 2 equal servings
Golden Chicken & Chickpea Skillet
Crisp-edged chickpeas and tender roast chicken make a simple, savory skillet with cooked ingredients.
About 5 minutes prep + 8–10 minutes cooking; about 15 minutes total. Chicken and chickpeas must already be cooked.
Estimated energy
~405 kcal
Protein / serving
~42 g
Leucine / serving
~3.1 g
Satiety index
Not assessed
Core-ingredient estimates per serving, not measured results. Leucine is not a validated trigger. Optional additions are excluded.
One serving: Half of the complete skillet, including the oil-coated chickpeas.
Ingredients, preparation & source details
Ingredients for the full batch
200 g Roasted chicken breastCooked meat weight, skin and bones removed
240 g Unsalted chickpeasBoiled, then drained; not dry weight
10 g Olive oilAll added oil assumed eaten
20 g water; up to 1 g salt, optional. These add no modeled energy, protein or leucine; sodium is not reported.
Preparation
Pat the drained chickpeas dry. Warm the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the chickpeas and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring until lightly golden.
Slice the already-cooked chicken. Add it with the water, cover briefly, then stir until hot throughout. When reheating refrigerated leftovers, check 165°F / 74°C with a food thermometer.
Divide the whole skillet into two equal portions.
Make it your own: Optional lemon, smoked paprika and parsley are not included in the estimates. Added vegetables, grains and other sides require separate counting.
Allergens & suitability: No major allergen is intentionally included in these core ingredients. Chickpea allergy is possible; check packaged chicken, labels and cross-contact information.
USDA ingredient reference values
Per 100 g edible food in the stated condition. Not a branded-food label. Leucine record data points: 0.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted
FDC 171477 · NDB 5064 · SR Legacy
165 kcal · protein 31.02 g · leucine 2.328 g per 100 g
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
FDC 173757 · NDB 16057 · SR Legacy
164 kcal · protein 8.86 g · leucine 0.631 g per 100 g
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
FDC 171413 · NDB 4053 · SR Legacy
884 kcal · protein 0 g · leucine 0 g per 100 g
Metabolic Kitchen / 2 equal servings
Creamy Cottage Cheese Scramble
Cottage cheese folds into eggs for a soft, creamy scramble with very little prep.
About 5 minutes prep + 6–8 minutes cooking; about 12 minutes total.
Estimated energy
~285 kcal
Protein / serving
~28 g
Leucine / serving
~2.7 g
Satiety index
Not assessed
Core-ingredient estimates per serving, not measured results. Leucine is not a validated trigger. Optional additions are excluded.
One serving: Half of the complete cooked scramble; do not discard substantial released whey when using these estimates.
Ingredients, preparation & source details
Ingredients for the full batch
200 g Whole eggsRaw edible weight without shells; approximately four large eggs, but weigh to match
300 g Plain 2% cottage cheeseAs sold, not drained
5 g Olive oilAll added oil assumed eaten
Up to 1 g salt, optional. Sodium is not reported.
Preparation
Whisk the eggs, then fold in the cottage cheese.
Warm the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the mixture and gently fold with a spatula until set. As a mixed egg dish, verify 160°F / 71°C in the center with a food thermometer.
Divide evenly and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Make it your own: Optional chives and black pepper, bread, vegetables and other sides are not included in the estimates.
Allergens & suitability: Contains egg and milk. Check ingredient labels and cross-contact information.
USDA ingredient reference values
Per 100 g edible food in the stated condition. Not a branded-food label. Leucine record data points: 0.
Egg, whole, raw, fresh
FDC 171287 · NDB 1123 · SR Legacy
143 kcal · protein 12.56 g · leucine 1.086 g per 100 g
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat
FDC 172182 · NDB 1015 · SR Legacy
81 kcal · protein 10.45 g · leucine 1.049 g per 100 g
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
FDC 171413 · NDB 4053 · SR Legacy
884 kcal · protein 0 g · leucine 0 g per 100 g
Metabolic Kitchen / 2 equal servings
No-Cook Tuna & Chickpea Mash
A chunky, olive-oil-dressed tuna and chickpea mash for an easy lunch base—no stove needed.
About 10 minutes, using ready-to-eat tuna and previously cooked chickpeas.
Estimated energy
~395 kcal
Protein / serving
~37 g
Leucine / serving
~2.8 g
Satiety index
Not assessed
Core-ingredient estimates per serving, not measured results. Leucine is not a validated trigger. Optional additions are excluded.
One serving: Half of the complete mixed batch, with no bread or other side included.
Ingredients, preparation & source details
Ingredients for the full batch
240 g Canned light tuna in waterDrained solids only; not whole-can weight or oil-packed tuna
300 g Unsalted chickpeasBoiled, then drained; not dry weight
10 g Olive oilAll added oil assumed eaten
20 g water; up to 1 g salt, optional. Water and salt add no modeled energy, protein or leucine; sodium is not reported.
Preparation
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated until preparation. Mash half the chickpeas with the olive oil and water.
Fold in the remaining chickpeas and flaked, drained tuna. Taste before adding optional salt.
Divide into two equal portions. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Make it your own: Optional lemon juice, dill and cucumber, toast or crackers are not included in the estimates.
Allergens & suitability: Contains fish; chickpea allergy is possible. For pregnancy, breastfeeding or children, follow current local fish/mercury guidance. This recipe does not prescribe tuna frequency.
USDA ingredient reference values
Per 100 g edible food in the stated condition. Not a branded-food label. Leucine record data points: 0.
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
FDC 173709 · NDB 15121 · SR Legacy
86 kcal · protein 19.44 g · leucine 1.514 g per 100 g
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
FDC 173757 · NDB 16057 · SR Legacy
164 kcal · protein 8.86 g · leucine 0.631 g per 100 g
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
FDC 171413 · NDB 4053 · SR Legacy
884 kcal · protein 0 g · leucine 0 g per 100 g
Metabolic Kitchen / 2 equal servings
Golden Tofu & Edamame Pan Bowl
Golden firm tofu and tender edamame make a simple plant-based bowl with a savory finish.
About 5 minutes prep + 10–12 minutes cooking; about 17 minutes total, with prepared edamame available.
Estimated energy
~380 kcal
Protein / serving
~38 g
Leucine / serving
~2.8 g
Satiety index
Not assessed
Core-ingredient estimates per serving, not measured results. Leucine is not a validated trigger. Optional additions are excluded.
One serving: Half of the complete pan mixture; any grain or vegetable side is additional.
Ingredients, preparation & source details
Ingredients for the full batch
300 g Firm calcium-set tofuRaw edible weight after draining free packing water, before pan cooking; not prolonged pressing or drying
200 g Prepared edamameCooked edible beans only, without pods
10 g Olive oilAll added oil assumed eaten
20 g water; up to 1 g salt, optional. Water and salt add no modeled energy, protein or leucine; sodium is not reported.
Preparation
Drain the free packing water from the tofu, weigh it and cut into cubes. Use prepared edamame beans, following package cooking instructions if starting from frozen.
Warm the oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook the tofu for 7–9 minutes, turning gently until golden.
Add the prepared edamame and water; cover briefly, then stir until hot throughout. Reheated leftovers should reach 165°F / 74°C.
Divide the full mixture into two equal portions. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Make it your own: Optional ginger, garlic, citrus, soy sauce and sides are not included in the estimates. Sauces can add sodium and allergens.
Allergens & suitability: Contains soy. Optional soy sauce may contain wheat; check labels and cross-contact information.
USDA ingredient reference values
Per 100 g edible food in the stated condition. Not a branded-food label. Leucine record data points: 0.
Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate
FDC 172475 · NDB 16426 · SR Legacy
144 kcal · protein 17.27 g · leucine 1.392 g per 100 g
Edamame, frozen, prepared
FDC 168411 · NDB 11212 · SR Legacy
121 kcal · protein 11.91 g · leucine 0.745 g per 100 g
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
FDC 171413 · NDB 4053 · SR Legacy
884 kcal · protein 0 g · leucine 0 g per 100 g
Beyond the kitchen
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For each nutrient, sum edible ingredient grams / 100 × the stated per-100-g value, then divide by two equal portions. All oil and edible ingredients are assumed retained; cooking losses, brand variation, bioavailability and pan residue are not modeled.
Historical SR Legacy reference data: final release April 2018, FDC publication 2019-04-01. The date of this source check is not a new measurement date.
Source metadata & reproducibility
USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy · Checked 2026-11-05