EasyLunch
Ají Rojo Chicken with Roasted Tomato & White Bean Broth
Silky red chile broth with poached chicken, creamy beans, and charred tomato depth
693 cal · 75g protein · 26 min
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High-Protein Lunch Recipes
High-Protein lunch 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.
Easy
EasyLunch
Branzino al Cartoccio con Peperoni Ferragostani
Sea bream en papillote with roasted red peppers, capers & black olives
760 cal · 75g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Beef Sirloin Steak with Charred Okra & Buttermilk Dressing
Pan-seared steak, blistered okra, tangy whipped buttermilk.
1069 cal · 74g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring Vegetables
Whole Mediterranean fish with roasted green sauce and seasonal bounty
696 cal · 74g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean Mole
Tender beef medallions over a silky roasted poblano and black bean purée with bitter chocolate depth
857 cal · 74g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Cá Chiên Xù với Salad Dưa & Ớt Chua
Whole crispy fish with charred cucumber pickles and fermented chili gastrique
682 cal · 74g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Sherry Vinaigrette & Grilled Radicchio
Tender beef, bitter-sweet greens, and a tangy Spanish sauce.
1102 cal · 72g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Peixe na Folha de Bananeira com Limão Assado e Jus de Alho Negro
Whole mackerel en papillote in banana leaf, charred lemon & black garlic jus
914 cal · 72g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot Oil
Smoky, crunchy, herbaceous, October-perfect
842 cal · 71g protein · 12 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Black Garlic and Charred Broccolini
Elegant, quick-cooking beef with umami depth and charred greens
718 cal · 70g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Insalata di Polpo Crudo con Barbabietola Arrostita, Sedano Rapa e Acciuga Fermentata
Raw octopus carpaccio, roasted beets, crispy celeriac, aged anchovy
937 cal · 69g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedLunch
Cá Nướng Mắm Tắc: Charred Whole Black Seabass with Fermented Black Soybean Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Rice
Whole fish perfection—wood-charred skin, silken flesh, umami-layered sauce
826 cal · 69g protein · 65 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
Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Romesco Essence, Charred Haricots Verts & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Whole delicate fish steamed in parchment with roasted red pepper depth and golden butter emulsion
1053 cal · 69g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Pork Loin Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro Lime
Seared lean pork over a warm salad of grilled corn and legumes
869 cal · 68g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice
West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice
1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Romanesco, Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate fish, fractal greens and three bright sauces
894 cal · 67g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans
Whole fish, crispy skin, verdant beans, citrus brightness
683 cal · 67g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedLunch
Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus
Whole fish, parchment steam, Levantine spice crust
929 cal · 67g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Lubina Entera Asada con Escabeche de Otoño & Emulsión de Azafrán-Naranja
Whole roasted sea bass, pickled autumn vegetables, saffron-orange beurre blanc, crispy sage leaf nest
1108 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Poblano and Black Beans
A confident braise-forward pork plate with soft pepper and aromatic beans
787 cal · 65g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Garam Masala, Charred Amchur & Cilantro-Lime Emulsion
Steamed whole fish infused with Indian spice and delicate citrus acidity
789 cal · 65g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Tandoori Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Raita
Marinated bone-in chicken breast, tandoor-inspired, with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce
774 cal · 65g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup
Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction
971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 65 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 469 and 1078 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.
