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Diet · 1280 recipes

High-Protein Recipes

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.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Gastrique & Herbed RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Gastrique & Herbed Rice

Tender chicken elevated by a glossy, tangy-sweet tomato reduction

791 cal · 51g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Tamarind-Black Garlic Snapper with Charred Okra & Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Tamarind-Black Garlic Snapper with Charred Okra & Jasmine Rice

Whole fish with deep sweet-sour glaze and crispy vegetable

1177 cal · 51g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive TapenadeEasy
Lunch

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade

Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with citrus and briny olives

491 cal · 51g protein · 37 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
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
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
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-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
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
Turmeric Chicken Salad with Charred Mango & Crispy ShallotsEasy
Lunch

Turmeric Chicken Salad with Charred Mango & Crispy Shallots

Silky poached chicken, sweet-sour mango, earthy spice, shallot crunch

646 cal · 51g protein · 23 min
gluten-freehigh-proteindairy-free
Whipped Labneh & Crispy Halloumi Sunrise with Charred Tomato Confit & Dukkah OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh & Crispy Halloumi Sunrise with Charred Tomato Confit & Dukkah Oil

Strained yogurt, golden cheese, slow-roasted tomatoes, toasted nut-seed blend

868 cal · 51g protein · 70 min
vegetarianhigh-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
Sumac-Grilled Mackerel & Charred Green Onion BibimbapEasy
Lunch

Sumac-Grilled Mackerel & Charred Green Onion Bibimbap

Flaky oily fish atop sizzling rice with kimchi, sesame greens, and gochujang swirl

1470 cal · 50g protein · 33 min
high-proteinomega-3-rich
Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine RiceEasy
Lunch

Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine Rice

Pan-seared shrimp, crisp cucumber, fragrant rice, bright acid

468 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
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
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
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Pigeon Pea Rice & Scotch Bonnet AioliEasy
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi with Pigeon Pea Rice & Scotch Bonnet Aioli

Zesty island fish with creamy, spicy heat—20 minutes flat

1419 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-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
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
Gochugaru Shrimp & Cucumber Bibim Rice BowlEasy
Lunch

Gochugaru Shrimp & Cucumber Bibim Rice Bowl

Cold rice, hot shrimp, crispy vegetables, spicy-sweet sauce

1011 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-optional30-minute
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
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 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
Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow CroutonSophisticated
Lunch

Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow Crouton

Filipino comfort elevated to haute cuisine—clear, rich, architectural

456 cal · 49g protein · 210 min
high-proteinsophisticatedadvanced
Chicken Breast Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce & Bitter GreensSophisticated
Lunch

Chicken Breast Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce & Bitter Greens

Pounded, panfried cutlet with bright, briny pan sauce and charred endive

906 cal · 49g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free option