High-protein recipes — page 2
300 simple high-protein dinners with the full method for each.
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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.
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.
Vietnamese
Cá Kho Tộ with Rice
A pungent, caramelized fish cutlet braised in a clay pot with fish sauce, sugar, and whole chilies.
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.
Portuguese
Caldeirada de Peixe
A robust, layered fisherman's stew simmering firm white fish, sliced potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes in white wine.
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.
Indonesian
Capcay with Rice and Chicken
A wholesome stir-fried array of fresh crunchy vegetables and chicken tossed in a light savory gravy.
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.
Argentinian
Carbonada Criolla
A deeply flavorful, sweet and savory stew combining tender beef, root vegetables, corn, and a surprising touch of sweet peach.
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.
Brazilian
Carne de Panela with Manioc
A rustic, braised beef dish cooked slowly until completely yielding, served flawlessly next to earthy stewed manioc chunks.
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.
French
Cassoulet
A slow-cooked, rich casserole of white beans, duck confit, pork belly, and sausages sealed beneath a toasted breadcrumb crust.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American
Cheeseburger with Oven Fries
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar on a soft bun, accompanied by crispy oven-baked potato fries.
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.
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.
Indian
Chicken Biryani
A masterpiece of fragrant spiced rice intricately mixed with tender marinated chicken, offering an explosion of complex flavors in every bite.
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.
Portuguese
Chicken Chouriço Rice
A savory, rustic one-pot dish where fluffy white rice soaks up the smoky paprika fat rendered from Portuguese sausage.
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.
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.
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.
Indian
Chicken Jalfrezi with Rice
An intensely vibrant, relatively dry curry of tender chicken wok-tossed with brightly colored bell peppers and sharp onions.
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.
Indian
Chicken Korma with Rice
An mild, fragrant curry where tender chicken pieces are bathed in a creamy, nutty sauce of almonds and yogurt.
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.
American
Chicken Pot Pie
Tender pieces of chicken and vegetables simmered in a creamy sauce, all baked under a crisp puff pastry lid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Argentinian
Chimichurri Steak with Roasted Potatoes
A perfect cut of steak topped with a vibrant, garlicky parsley sauce, accompanied by beautifully roasted potato wedges.
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.
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.
Vietnamese
Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng
A hallmark of Saigon street food featuring a sweet, sticky grilled pork chop served over textured 'broken' rice grains.
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.
French
Coq au Vin with Mashed Potatoes
Chicken slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
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.
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.
Portuguese
Cozido à Portuguesa
A monumental, comforting boiled dinner stacking tender beef, pork, and smoky sausage with soft root vegetables and cabbage.
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.
Korean
Dakgalbi with Rice
Spicy stir-fried chicken chunks mixed with sweet potato and cabbage in a robust gochujang chili sauce, served with rice.
Chinese
Dan Dan Noodles
An intensely savory, slightly spicy noodle bowl loaded profoundly with crispy minced pork, sesame paste, and chili oil.
Korean
Doenjang Jjigae with Rice
A comforting, umami-rich stew made with fermented soybean paste, tender beef, tofu, and vegetables, paired with white rice.
French
Duck Confit with Lentils
A luxurious French dish featuring meltingly tender duck leg with intensely crispy skin, resting on earthy, aromatic Puy lentils.
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.
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.
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.
Brazilian
Escondidinho de Carne Seca
A majestic baked casserole burying remarkably rich cured beef tightly below an overwhelmingly fluffy crust of scorched cassava purée.
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.