High-protein dinners
Main dishes with at least 30 g of protein a serving, where protein is at least a quarter of the calories. Numbers are per-serving estimates, shown on each recipe.
Mains
- Beef Birria TacosChilli-braised beef, griddled in crisp tortillas with melted cheese and dipped in the rich red broth.🥩 3 h 20 min · Project · Serves 6
- Juicy Italian Meatballs in Tomato SauceTender beef and pork meatballs with parmesan and herbs, simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce.🥩 55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Slow Beef Ragu with PappardelleBeef chuck braised low until it falls apart into the sauce. It cooks for three hours, and you only need to be there at the start and the end.🥩 3 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Chicken KarahiChicken simmered in a punchy tomato sauce, finished with ginger and green chilli.🍅 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken SouvlakiLemon, garlic and oregano chicken skewers with a fresh cucumber yoghurt sauce.🍗 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Tikka MasalaCharred marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. A curry house classic you can make at home.🍗 1 h · Medium · Serves 4
- Lemon and Herb Baked SalmonSalmon fillets baked on lemon slices under a bright coat of garlic, dill, parsley and olive oil. Quick, and very hard to get wrong.🐟 30 min · Easy · Serves 2
- High-Protein Cottage Cheese AlfredoA creamy, garlicky Alfredo-style sauce built on blended cottage cheese, with seared chicken and pasta.🍝 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken SkilletGolden chicken thighs and browned mushrooms in a garlicky thyme cream sauce. One pan, 40 minutes.🍄 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Kung Pao ChickenTender chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies and a sweet, sour and savoury sauce.🍗 30 min · Easy · Serves 3
- Thai Fried RiceJasmine rice is stir-fried with garlic, fish sauce, lime and fresh herbs for a quick Thai-style main.🍚 25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Pancit BihonRice noodles tossed with chicken, cabbage, carrots and a fresh squeeze of lime.🍜 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chile VerdeTender pork simmers in a bright, gently fiery sauce of tomatillos, green chillies and fresh coriander.🥩 2 h 30 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Saltimbocca alla RomanaTender veal, savoury prosciutto and fresh sage come together in a buttery white wine pan sauce.🥩 30 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Thai Grilled ChickenJuicy grilled chicken marinated with garlic, coriander, fish sauce and a little honey.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Pescado a la VeracruzanaTender white fish bakes in a bright tomato sauce with olives, capers, chilli and lime.🐟 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken CacciatoreBone-in thighs braised with peppers, tomatoes and olives until the sauce is rich and the meat falls away.🍗 1 h 5 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Tinga TacosShredded chicken in a smoky chipotle and tomato sauce, piled into warm corn tortillas with a quick pickled onion.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chili Lime Fish TacosDry chili rub, a very hot pan, lime slaw. Warm the tortillas properly and it is a different dinner.🐟 25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Iraqi MasgoufButterflied carp with tangy tamarind and browned edges, adapted for a home grill.🍅 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Marry Me ChickenSeared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. Spoon it over pasta, rice or mash.🍅 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Tuna MeltTuna mayonnaise sharpened with red onion, celery and lemon, on toasted sourdough under a thick layer of cheddar grilled until bubbling.🐟 15 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Brazilian MoquecaA coconut-rich Brazilian fish stew brightened with lime, coriander and a gentle chilli warmth.🐟 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Camarones a la DiablaJuicy prawns simmer in a smoky, fiery chilli sauce with garlic, tomato and a squeeze of lime.🍅 35 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Chicken PiccataGolden chicken in a bright lemon, caper and butter sauce, ready for a simple weeknight supper.🍗 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and OlivesTender spiced chicken simmers with briny olives and preserved lemon in a fragrant onion sauce.🍗 1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut SauceTender grilled chicken skewers with a fragrant, sweet-savoury peanut sauce and a squeeze of lime.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Irish Bacon and CabbageA comforting Irish classic of tender bacon and buttery cabbage, served with parsley sauce and floury potatoes.🥓 1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Lamb Rogan JoshA warming Kashmiri-style lamb curry with fragrant spices, yoghurt and a rich, gently simmered sauce.🥩 2 h 25 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Panang CurryA rich Thai curry with coconut, fragrant Panang paste, lime leaves and a gentle hit of sweetness.🍗 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Peruvian CevicheFresh white fish, lime, chilli and red onion make this bright Peruvian classic for a light main.🐟 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Samgyetang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)A gently simmered whole chicken stuffed with rice, garlic and ginseng, served in a clear, fragrant broth.🍗 1 h 50 min · Medium · Serves 2
- Shrimp and GritsCreamy cheddar grits topped with smoky, garlicky shrimp and a bright squeeze of lemon.🧀 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Steak au poivrePepper-crusted steaks meet a silky brandy and cream pan sauce in this French bistro classic.30 min · Medium · Serves 2
- Tandoori ChickenYoghurt-marinated chicken is roasted until tender, with smoky edges and warming Indian spices.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Thai Red CurryA fragrant Thai red curry with coconut milk, chicken, vegetables, basil and a bright squeeze of lime.🥥 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Trinidadian Chicken RotiA warmly spiced chicken and potato curry tucked into soft roti, with the bold flavours of Trinidadian home cooking.🫓 1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Turkish Meatballs (Köfte)Juicy, warmly spiced köfte with parsley and onion, browned in a pan and served with lemon.🥩 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
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