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Diet & meal · 409 recipes

High-Protein Dinner Recipes

High-Protein dinner ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Frango à Pimentão com Mandioca Brava e Limão TostadoEasy
Dinner

Frango à Pimentão com Mandioca Brava e Limão Tostado

Pan-seared chicken breast in roasted pepper-cream sauce with charred cassava farofa

845 cal · 52g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free option
Whole Charred Branzino with Charred Scallion-Cilantro Mojo & Roasted HuitlacocheIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Charred Branzino with Charred Scallion-Cilantro Mojo & Roasted Huitlacoche

Whole roasted fish with vibrant herb oil and earthy corn fungus

680 cal · 52g protein · 46 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Chermoula Roasted White Fish with Charred Fennel & Saffron CouscousEasy
Dinner

Chermoula Roasted White Fish with Charred Fennel & Saffron Couscous

Herbaceous, aromatic, restaurant-quality—25 minutes, one pan.

869 cal · 51g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionomega-3
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Breast with Rice & Charred OkraIntermediate
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Chicken Breast with Rice & Charred Okra

Bold Caribbean spice, tender breast, silky rice

1065 cal · 51g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice

Elegant, umami-forward: silky white meat, glossy black-garlic sauce, verdant peppers

860 cal · 51g protein · 65 min
high-proteinambitious
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mojo Garlic & Cilantro RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mojo Garlic & Cilantro Rice

Herb-marinated breast with bold garlic oil and fragrant rice

1004 cal · 51g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Côte de Veau Rôtie with Chanterelles, Charred Tender Leeks & Thyme JusSophisticated
Dinner

Côte de Veau Rôtie with Chanterelles, Charred Tender Leeks & Thyme Jus

Roasted veal chop with wild mushrooms and aromatic brown butter sauce

1175 cal · 51g protein · 65 min
high-proteinelegantshowstopper
Soy-Glazed Cod with Charred Shiitake & Sesame NoodlesEasy
Dinner

Soy-Glazed Cod with Charred Shiitake & Sesame Noodles

Miso-brown butter glaze, umami mushrooms, chewy buckwheat noodles

831 cal · 51g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato-Fenugreek Curry and Basmati RiceEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato-Fenugreek Curry and Basmati Rice

Tender white fish in a silky, aromatic methi-tomato sauce

973 cal · 50g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minuterestaurant-quality
Ginger-Cumin Chicken Tikka Masala with Herbed Basmati RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Ginger-Cumin Chicken Tikka Masala with Herbed Basmati Rice

Tender tandoori chicken in a silky tomato-cream sauce over fragrant rice

723 cal · 50g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free
Braised Chicken Thighs with Artichoke & LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Chicken Thighs with Artichoke & Lemon

Tender, wine-dark sauce, braise perfection

1010 cal · 50g protein · 52 min
high-proteinMediterranean
Spiced Chicken Thigh Confit with Crispy SageSophisticated
Dinner

Spiced Chicken Thigh Confit with Crispy Sage

Slow-poached bone-in thighs in fragrant oil, finished with crisped skin and burnt breadcrumbs

1559 cal · 50g protein · 95 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality
Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy ShallotsIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallots

A rich steak with a silky chile-cream sauce

965 cal · 50g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Soy-Garlic Glazed Cod with Charred Bok Choy & Sesame RiceEasy
Dinner

Soy-Garlic Glazed Cod with Charred Bok Choy & Sesame Rice

Flaky white fish, savory glaze, charred greens, nutty rice

936 cal · 49g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free-optional30-minute
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomato Tagine & Green Olive CouscousEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomato Tagine & Green Olive Couscous

buttery white fish in Moroccan spiced tomato sauce with pearl couscous

767 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime CremaSophisticated
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime Crema

Bold Caribbean spice, tender chicken, and refined plating—a showstopper main

1467 cal · 49g protein · 70 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Lemon Sauce and Charred Green BeansEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Lemon Sauce and Charred Green Beans

Mediterranean white fish with caramelized lemon and crispy herb oil

680 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Pan-Seared Cod with Green Olive Chermoula & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Cod with Green Olive Chermoula & Charred Broccolini

Moroccan herb sauce meets fast weeknight fish

603 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
high-protein30-minutelow-carb
Brined Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin & Charred Broccolini with Garlic ConfitIntermediate
Dinner

Brined Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin & Charred Broccolini with Garlic Confit

Juicy, brined thighs with mahogany skin and caramelized broccoli in garlic-infused oil

1213 cal · 48g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Charred Broccolini

Crispy-skinned snapper finished with tangy tamarind, heat, and tender charred greens

510 cal · 48g protein · 23 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-freepaleo-adaptable30-minute
Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron Rice

Umami-forward braise with silky rice and tender greens

1106 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
high-proteinJapaneseone-pan
Pan-Seared Branzino with Agrodolce Tomato & Sicilian CapersEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Agrodolce Tomato & Sicilian Capers

Crispy skin, sweet-sour sauce, briny capers

529 cal · 48g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freelow-carb
Saffron-Braised Kingfish with Charred Okra, Green Peppercorn & Coconut BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Saffron-Braised Kingfish with Charred Okra, Green Peppercorn & Coconut Broth

Delicate white fish in aromatic, gently spiced coconut-saffron sauce with charred vegetables

636 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Black Garlic & Ginger JusIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Black Garlic & Ginger Jus

Tender, brined chicken with umami-rich black garlic sauce and steamed bok choy

535 cal · 48g protein · 40 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-free