High-protein recipes — page 2

300 simple high-protein dinners with the full method for each.

60 of 450 recipes

Vietnamese

Bún Chả

A vibrant, complex bowl originating from Hanoi, combining smoky grilled pork patties with cold rice noodles and a sharp, sweet dipping broth.

45 min 840 kcal
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Indian

Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

Rich, velvety, and faintly sweet, this iconic curry features tender grilled chicken smothered in a luxurious tomato and cream sauce.

45 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Vietnamese

Cá Kho Tộ with Rice

A pungent, caramelized fish cutlet braised in a clay pot with fish sauce, sugar, and whole chilies.

35 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Calamares en su Tinta with Rice

Tender squid rings braised in a pitch-black, savory sauce made from their own ink and white wine, served vividly against stark white rice.

45 min 780 kcal
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Portuguese

Caldeirada de Peixe

A robust, layered fisherman's stew simmering firm white fish, sliced potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes in white wine.

45 min 760 kcal
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Chinese

Cantonese Roast Duck with Rice

Tender store-bought Cantonese roast duck served simply over steamed white rice, accompanied by blanched pak choi and sweet plum sauce.

25 min 840 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Indonesian

Capcay with Rice and Chicken

A wholesome stir-fried array of fresh crunchy vegetables and chicken tossed in a light savory gravy.

30 min 720 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Carapulcra with Rice

An ancient Andean stew made from unique sun-dried potatoes (papa seca), slow-cooked with pork and peanuts in a rich chili sauce.

180 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Argentinian

Carbonada Criolla

A deeply flavorful, sweet and savory stew combining tender beef, root vegetables, corn, and a surprising touch of sweet peach.

60 min 760 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Carne Asada Plate with Rice and Beans

A thin, citrus-marinated flank steak grilled over high heat, served with pinto beans, rice, and fresh pico de gallo.

40 min 860 kcal
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Brazilian

Carne de Panela with Manioc

A rustic, braised beef dish cooked slowly until completely yielding, served flawlessly next to earthy stewed manioc chunks.

60 min 760 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Carne de Porco à Portuguesa with Clams

Varied from Alentejana by incorporating hot, crispy potato fries alongside the savory pork cubes and briny clams in garlic wine sauce.

40 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
French

Cassoulet

A slow-cooked, rich casserole of white beans, duck confit, pork belly, and sausages sealed beneath a toasted breadcrumb crust.

180 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Causa Rellena with Chicken Salad

A bright, cold, layered potato cake colored and flavored with aji amarillo and lime, filled with a creamy chicken and avocado salad.

45 min 750 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Ceviche with Sweet Potato and Corn

The national dish of raw fish 'cooked' rapidly in an electrifying, icy lime juice bath with chili, served with sweet potato and giant corn.

20 min 680 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Vietnamese

Chả Cá Lã Vọng with Noodles

A specialized Hanoi dish featuring turmeric-dyed fish fried in oil with immense amounts of fresh dill, served over cold vermicelli noodles.

30 min 820 kcal
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Chinese

Char Siu with Rice and Greens

Sweet and sticky roasted char siu pork slices placed over hot rice, paired with fresh green pak choi.

45 min 790 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Japanese

Chashu Ramen

A rich and warming bowl of thin noodles swimming in a deep soy-chicken broth, topped with tender braised pork belly and a soft egg.

50 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Chaufa de Pollo

A Peruvian-Chinese fusion of fried rice combining chicken chunks, fluffy scrambled eggs, spring onions, and ginger in a soy sauce glaze.

25 min 750 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
American

Cheeseburger with Oven Fries

A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar on a soft bun, accompanied by crispy oven-baked potato fries.

35 min 780 kcal
High-protein
Moroccan

Chermoula Fish with Rice

Tender white fish fillet baked in a vibrant, herbaceous marinade of cilantro, parsley, cumin, and lemon, served with white rice.

35 min 760 kcal
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Spanish

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A vibrant, saffron-infused rice dish cooked in a wide pan, studded with tender chicken, cured chorizo, and sweet peas.

45 min 840 kcal
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Indian

Chicken Biryani

A masterpiece of fragrant spiced rice intricately mixed with tender marinated chicken, offering an explosion of complex flavors in every bite.

75 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Italian

Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary Potatoes

A rustic Italian hunter's stew featuring chicken braised in tomatoes and red wine, served alongside fragrant roasted potatoes.

50 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Chicken Chouriço Rice

A savory, rustic one-pot dish where fluffy white rice soaks up the smoky paprika fat rendered from Portuguese sausage.

35 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes with Black Beans

Rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, baked in a bright, tangy green tomatillo sauce and topped with melted cheese.

40 min 830 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Chicken Fajitas with Rice and Beans

Sizzling strips of chicken breast, bell pepper, and onion dusted in fajita spices, served beside rice and black beans.

35 min 820 kcal
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French

Chicken Fricassée with Rice

A comforting French classic showcasing chicken and mushrooms simmered in a luscious white wine and cream sauce over fluffy rice.

45 min 790 kcal
High-protein
Indian

Chicken Jalfrezi with Rice

An intensely vibrant, relatively dry curry of tender chicken wok-tossed with brightly colored bell peppers and sharp onions.

35 min 800 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Japanese

Chicken Katsu Curry with Steamed Rice

A crisp, golden breaded chicken cutlet sliced and served with white rice and a thick, savory Japanese curry sauce.

50 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Indian

Chicken Korma with Rice

An mild, fragrant curry where tender chicken pieces are bathed in a creamy, nutty sauce of almonds and yogurt.

45 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Italian

Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Potatoes

A crisp, thin breaded chicken cutlet paired with a simple rocket salad and roasted potatoes dressed with fresh lemon.

45 min 790 kcal
High-protein
American

Chicken Pot Pie

Tender pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered in a creamy sauce, all baked under a crisp puff pastry lid.

45 min 810 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

Chicken Quesadillas with Black Bean Salad

Crisp, toasted flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken, accompanied by a fresh corn and bean salad.

30 min 820 kcal
High-protein
Turkish

Chicken Shish with Rice Pilaf

Chunks of chicken breast marinated in thick yogurt and tomato paste, charred on skewers and served over buttery, fluffy white rice.

45 min 820 kcal
High-protein
Greek

Chicken Souvlaki Bowl with Lemon Rice and Tzatziki

Brightly marinated chicken pieces skewered and seared, served over zesty rice with crisp vegetables and cool, garlicky yogurt.

40 min 750 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Couscous

A slow-simmered, aromatic Moroccan stew of tender chicken and sweet dried apricots, scented with warm spices over fluffy couscous.

55 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala with Jeera Rice

A vibrant Anglo-Indian curry built on an intensely fragrant, creamy tomato sauce, poured over distinct cumin-scented basmati rice.

45 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Beans

Crisp, flat corn tortillas layered with savory refried beans and shredded chicken cooked in a smoky, spicy chipotle tomato sauce.

35 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives

A vibrant, briny stew where tender braised chicken is flavored by tangy preserved lemon rinds and salty green olives.

50 min 810 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Japanese

Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowl

Grilled skewers of chicken and scallion glazed in a sticky, sweet soy-based tare sauce, laid over a bed of warm white rice.

30 min 720 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Argentinian

Chimichurri Steak with Roasted Potatoes

A perfect cut of steak topped with a vibrant, garlicky parsley sauce, accompanied by beautifully roasted potato wedges.

40 min 790 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

Cochinita Pibil Bowl

Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in earthy achiote paste and citrus, served over rice with black beans and pickled red onions.

180 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Turkish

Çökertme Kebab

A theatrical dish piling marinated strips of seared beef over an immense bed of ultra-thin, crispy potato matchsticks, covered in yogurt and tomato sauce.

45 min 890 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Vietnamese

Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng

A hallmark of Saigon street food featuring a sweet, sticky grilled pork chop served over textured 'broken' rice grains.

35 min 860 kcal
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Spanish

Conejo al Ajillo with Roasted Potatoes

A rustic, intensely pungent countryside dish of rabbit sections fried dark in olive oil and simmered with heaps of garlic and white wine.

50 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
French

Coq au Vin with Mashed Potatoes

Chicken slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.

90 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Argentinian

Costillas Asadas with Sweet Potatoes

Rich, deeply roasted beef short ribs that fall off the bone, plated with intensely caramelized sweet potato and onion wedges.

60 min 810 kcal
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Moroccan

Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Lamb

A grand, monumental feast dish of buttery couscous piled high, crowned with tender braised lamb, chickpeas, and a vibrant crown of tender vegetables.

120 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Portuguese

Cozido à Portuguesa

A monumental, comforting boiled dinner stacking tender beef, pork, and smoky sausage with soft root vegetables and cabbage.

180 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
French

Croque Monsieur with Green Salad

A classic hot French sandwich layered generously with ham and gruyère, smothered in creamy béchamel sauce, paired with a simple crisp salad.

25 min 720 kcal
High-protein
Korean

Dakgalbi with Rice

Spicy stir-fried chicken chunks mixed with sweet potato and cabbage in a robust gochujang chili sauce, served with rice.

35 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Chinese

Dan Dan Noodles

An intensely savory, slightly spicy noodle bowl loaded profoundly with crispy minced pork, sesame paste, and chili oil.

30 min 780 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Korean

Doenjang Jjigae with Rice

A comforting, umami-rich stew made with fermented soybean paste, tender beef, tofu, and vegetables, paired with white rice.

30 min 740 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
French

Duck Confit with Lentils

A luxurious French dish featuring meltingly tender duck leg with intensely crispy skin, resting on earthy, aromatic Puy lentils.

45 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Duck Rice with Orange

A sophisticated variation of traditional duck rice, where slices of fresh citrus cut through the rich, savory meat and dark rice.

65 min 840 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Argentinian

Empanadas de Carne with Salad

Crispy, golden-baked savory pastries bursting with spiced minced beef, served alongside a sharp and refreshing dressed mixed salad.

60 min 680 kcal
High-protein
Spanish

Empedrado with Tuna and Rice

A refreshing, protein-packed cold Spanish salad combining white beans, rice, and tuna with a sharp vinaigrette and crisp vegetables.

25 min 740 kcal
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Brazilian

Escondidinho de Carne Seca

A majestic baked casserole burying remarkably rich cured beef tightly below an overwhelmingly fluffy crust of scorched cassava purée.

60 min 800 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Estofado de Pollo with Rice

A humble, comforting chicken stew braised in an aji panca and tomato sauce with potatoes and peas, served over rice.

45 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1