SophisticatedDinner
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives
Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade
1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
Occasion & diet · 65 recipes
High-Protein Comfort Food Recipes
High-Protein ideas for comfort food, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
IntermediateDinner
Braised Pork Shoulder with Ancho Chile and Citrus
A slow-seared pork shoulder finished in a rich, complex chile-orange sauce
1156 cal · 113g protein · 57 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Red Snapper Jerk-Braised in Banana Leaves with Charred Okra & Spiced Black Rice
Island showstopper with jerk aromatics & okra
631 cal · 96g protein · 53 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Turkey Thigh with White Bean & Mushroom Ragù
Slow-cooked turkey leg in a deep, earthy pan sauce with white beans and wild mushrooms
1124 cal · 87g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Braised Chicken Thigh Adobo with Charred Okra & Crispy Garlic Oil
Silky braised chicken in vinegar-soy sauce, balanced by charred okra and fragrant garlic oil
1456 cal · 83g protein · 57 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple & Caraway
Tender pork, sweet-tart apples, warm spice
909 cal · 80g protein · 120 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Lamb Neck with Soft Polenta & Gremolata
Tender braised meat with silky cornmeal and fresh herb brightness
1158 cal · 75g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Melt-in-mouth braised ribs, umami-fermented glaze, nutty mushrooms
1333 cal · 75g protein · 228 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Slow-braised Korean beef with umami-rich mushroom and nut consommé
999 cal · 74g protein · 165 min
EasyDinner
Galbijjim: Braised Korean Beef Short Rib with Ginger-Soy Glaze & Crispy Garlic Chips
Fall-apart tender short ribs in a deep, aromatic braising liquid, finished with nutty brown butter crisps
938 cal · 70g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Sinigang-Braised Brisket Pot Roast with Charred Radish & Tamarind Jus
Slow-braised beef in tangy-savory Filipino broth with pickled vegetables
639 cal · 69g protein · 210 min
SophisticatedLunch
Cedar-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Date & Walnut Relish, Roasted Cauliflower & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Tender thigh braises in wine and stock; finished with bright, earthy toppings
1450 cal · 69g protein · 73 min
SophisticatedDinner
Slow-Braised Lamb Neck with Dried Apricots, Green Olives & Cilantro-Pomegranate Rice
Fall-apart tender lamb neck with sweet-tart glaze, served over fragrant rice
1326 cal · 67g protein · 93 min
IntermediateDinner
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Soy-Mirin Reduction
Slow-braised beef with aromatic vegetables and rich glaze
1078 cal · 66g protein · 90 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Galbijjim Beef Short Ribs with Black Garlic & Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms
Slow-braised ribs in a soy-sesame jus with umami-deep black garlic and earthy roasted mushrooms
950 cal · 66g protein · 95 min
IntermediateDinner
Galbi-Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Broccolini & Sesame-Anchovy Jus
Korean-style marinated short ribs braised until tender, finished with umami depth
1023 cal · 66g protein · 120 min
SophisticatedDinner
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Dried Apricot, Black Olives & Charred Onion Tagine
Tender meat in cinnamon-ginger sauce, preserved citrus, crispy sage, herbed couscous
1313 cal · 63g protein · 115 min
SophisticatedLunch
Slow-Roasted Poblano Filled with Chipotle-Braised Short Rib & Black Bean Purée
Charred poblano stuffed with tender braised meat and silken bean cream
786 cal · 62g protein · 200 min
EasyDinner
Dweji Galbijjim—Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake & Chestnut Rice
Fall-apart pork in soy-honey glaze with nutty grains
1287 cal · 62g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Turmeric-Braised Squid with Coconut-Lime Broth & Charred Broccolini
Tender squid, aromatic broth, charred greens—a confident braise.
954 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic Rice
Tender spice-braised poultry with fragrant rice pilaf
1229 cal · 60g protein · 53 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Octopus with Charred Fennel, Tomato Confit & Oregano Oil
Tender slow-cooked octopus, sweet caramelized fennel, silky tomato jam, herbaceous finish
834 cal · 59g protein · 95 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Short Rib with Gochugaru & Root Vegetables
Deep umami in a silky, spiced braising liquid, meat tender enough to pull apart
846 cal · 59g protein · 105 min
IntermediateDinner
Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant, Tomato Confit & Tagine Spice
Cumin, cinnamon, ginger & cilantro; herbed couscous
1222 cal · 59g protein · 65 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 93 minutes. The quickest is around 40 minutes and the longest about 183 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 514 and 1313 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
