IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Forelle Trout with Charred Green Beans & Brown Butter Emulsion
Delicate freshwater fish, crispy beans, nutty brown butter
836 cal · 64g 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.
Intermediate
SophisticatedLunch
Mole Negro with Grilled Pork Loin & Pickled Onion
Silky dark mole of chiles, spices and chocolate coating tender sliced pork
762 cal · 64g protein · 120 min
SophisticatedLunch
Bún Chả Tôm—Grilled Shrimp & Charred Herb-Scallion Paste over Rice Vermicelli with Caramelized Pork Jowl
Hanoi's legendary grilled shrimp noodle bowl reimagined with meticulous technique and house-made nuốc cấm
1066 cal · 63g protein · 75 min
IntermediateLunch
Pulled Turkey Shoulder Slaw Bowl
Slow-braised, shredded turkey over a tangy slaw with cornbread crumbles.
593 cal · 62g protein · 135 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Cakes
Pan-seared whole fish, spiced emulsion, charred greens, crunchy rice cake base
998 cal · 61g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron Aioli
Briny, bitter, golden
800 cal · 61g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita & Whipped Feta
Marinated chicken breast skewers grilled until charred, served with soft pita and herbed whipped feta.
952 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e Dendê
Silky white fish stew in a coconut-dendê broth with charred summer squash
830 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy Shallots
Herb-bright bulgur salad with charred lemon chicken, pomegranate arils, and golden fried shallots
851 cal · 61g protein · 23 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
IntermediateLunch
Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Warm island grain salad with flaked salt cod & roasted vegetables
820 cal · 60g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Blueberry-Juniper Gastrique, Crispy Salsify & Mushroom Ragù
Midsummer game—forest sophistication on a summer plate
867 cal · 60g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl with Chicken & Snap Peas
Fragrant curry, tender chicken, crispy rice
1180 cal · 60g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Octopus & Burrata with Warm Tomato Confit, Caramelized Garlic & Burnt Olive Oil
Tender, silky octopus meets creamy cheese in a pool of jammy, punchy tomato
1346 cal · 60g protein · 80 min
EasyLunch
Sepia Guisada con Judías Blancas
Braised squid, white beans, tomato, garlic, served with crusty bread
749 cal · 59g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok Choy
Soy-vinegar braised thighs, silky pan rice, tender greens
848 cal · 59g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Chicken & Peppers Over Coconut Rice with Pickled Vegetables
Afritada's easier, brighter cousin
892 cal · 58g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Shrimp over Creole Tomato Rice with Charred Green Beans
Gulf shrimp with backbone technique: a perfect pan sear and a proper pan sauce.
791 cal · 58g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Sardine Salad with Roasted Peppers, New Potatoes & Black Olive Oil
Portuguese market salad—charred fish, sweet peppers, earthy potatoes
905 cal · 57g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Tomatoes & Crispy Flatbread Shards
Whole fish steamed in parchment with green herb paste and caramelized fruit
596 cal · 57g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted Zucchini
Herbaceous North African chicken, alive with herbs and garlic
1145 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Doro Wat–Spiced Chicken with Teff Flatbread & Collard Greens
Slow-braised chicken in an aromatic egg-thickened sauce of fenugreek, cinnamon, and cloves
633 cal · 57g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon, Capers & Creamy Pasta
Tender chicken, bright piccata pan sauce, silky ribbons of tagliatelle
1121 cal · 57g protein · 30 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.
