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High-Protein Recipes

Bowls built around a solid amount of protein per serving, currently featuring chicken and salmon on rice or quinoa. The protein figure comes from the calculated nutrition for each recipe.

How much protein you personally need depends on your body, activity, and goals, and our free protein calculator gives evidence-based ranges rather than a single number.

Overhead view of a bowl of rice topped with sliced lemon oregano chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, and a dollop of tzatziki, with a lemon wedge beside it

Mainhigh-protein

Greek-Style Lemon Chicken Bowl

Overhead view of a bowl of jasmine rice topped with flaked lemon garlic salmon, edamame, sliced cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds, with a lemon half beside it

Savory Mainshigh-protein

Lemon Garlic Salmon Rice Bowl

Overhead view of a bowl of sliced lemon herb chicken over quinoa with roasted broccoli, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side

Savory Mainshigh-protein

Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Guides to go with these recipes

A full mesh bag of lemons spilled out onto a kitchen counter next to a cutting board and knife

What to Do With a Bag of Lemons Before They Go Bad

Small bowls of lime wedges, white vinegar, and citric acid powder arranged as lemon juice substitute options

Best Lemon Juice Substitutes for Baking and Cooking

Questions about high-protein recipes

How much protein is high-protein?

There is no single definition. Check the protein per serving on each recipe and compare it with your own daily target.

How do I work out my daily protein needs?

Our free protein calculator gives a range based on published research, with a per-meal split.

Can vegetarian recipes be high in protein?

Yes. Beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, dairy, and quinoa all contribute meaningful protein.