High Protein Dinners for Hungry Evenings
Dinners that keep you full and support active days. Every recipe in this collection is built around a solid protein source: chicken, beef, salmon, lamb, halloumi or beans. Think Korean beef bulgogi bowls, chicken burrito bowls, air-fryer teriyaki salmon, chicken tikka masala and Swiss Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. Great after training or simply when you're hungry.
72 recipes
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Crispy Rösti
Zurich's Sunday-best classic: tender strips of veal or chicken in a silky mushroom-cream sauce, piled next to a golden, crackly Rösti.
50 min · Swiss · High protein, Gluten free
Greek Lemon-Oregano Sheet-Pan Chicken
Sunny Greek flavours with zero fuss: lemony chicken thighs, crispy potatoes, red onion, olives, and a cool tzatziki dollop.
45 min · Greek · High protein, Gluten free
Crispy Halloumi Crunch Wrap
Squeaky golden halloumi, crunchy veg, and a lemony yoghurt drizzle rolled up tight — a 15-minute dinner that tastes like summer.
15 min · Mediterranean · Vegetarian, High protein
Moroccan Lamb & Apricot Tagine
A slow, fragrant weekend pot of tender lamb, sweet apricots, warm spices, and chickpeas, spooned over buttery couscous.
100 min · Moroccan · High protein, Dairy free
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Smoky chipotle chicken, lime rice, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado — build-your-own fun for the whole table.
30 min · Mexican · High protein, Gluten free
15-Minute Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl
Sweet-savoury caramelised beef with garlic, ginger, and sesame over steamed rice with crunchy quick-pickled cucumber.
20 min · Korean · High protein, Dairy free
Fresh Salmon Poke Bowl
Silky sushi-grade salmon in a soy-sesame dressing over sushi rice, with edamame, mango, avocado, and crispy seaweed.
25 min · Japanese · Pescatarian, High protein
Sticky Teriyaki Salmon & Greens
Glossy, sweet-salty teriyaki salmon from the air fryer with garlicky pak choi and rice — dinner in 20 minutes flat.
20 min · Japanese · Pescatarian, High protein
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Salad
Bún-style cold rice noodles with lemongrass chicken, heaps of fresh herbs, crunchy veg, and a zingy nuoc cham dressing.
25 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender spiced chicken in a creamy, gently warming tomato sauce. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan for a crowd-pleasing curry night.
35 min · Indian · High protein, Gluten free
Quick Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Farofa
A weeknight nod to feijoada: smoky black beans with sausage and orange-kissed greens, finished with crunchy toasted farofa.
35 min · Brazilian · High protein, Gluten free
Keto Garlic Butter Chicken with Zoodles
Golden garlic-butter chicken with Parmesan cream over silky courgette noodles. Low-carb, high-flavour, and done in 20.
20 min · American · Keto, Low carb
Kung Pao Chicken
Sticky, tingly, sweet-and-sour chicken with crunchy peanuts and dried chillies. Faster than ordering takeaway, and tastier too.
20 min · Chinese · High protein, Dairy free
Nasi Goreng with Chicken & Fried Egg
Indonesia's beloved fried rice: smoky, sweet-savoury kecap manis rice with chicken, topped with a crispy fried egg and fresh cucumber.
20 min · Indonesian · Dairy free, High protein
Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas
Smoky, fiery Jamaican-style jerk chicken with coconut rice and kidney beans. A sunny weekend feast worth the marinating time.
55 min · Caribbean · High protein, Gluten free
Keto Smash Burger Bowl
All the joy of a diner smash burger without the bun: crispy-edged beef, melted cheddar, pickles, and tangy burger sauce over crunchy lettuce.
20 min · American · Keto, Low carb
Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders & Sweet Potato Fries
Golden, crunchy panko chicken tenders and crispy sweet potato fries with zero deep-frying. Kids cheer, grown-ups secretly too.
30 min · American · High protein, Dairy free
Baked Cod Puttanesca
Flaky white fish baked in a punchy tomato sauce with olives, capers, and garlic. Light, bright, and ready in 25 minutes.
25 min · Mediterranean · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Palak Paneer
Golden cubes of paneer in a vibrant, velvety spiced spinach sauce. A vegetarian curry-house classic that's easy at home.
30 min · Indian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Chicken Katsu Curry
Shatteringly crisp panko chicken with a mellow, sweet Japanese curry sauce and fluffy rice. A cult favourite made at home.
45 min · Japanese · High protein, Dairy free
Quick Beef Pho
A shortcut to Vietnam's most famous soup: fragrant star-anise broth, silky rice noodles, tender beef, and a mountain of fresh herbs.
35 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Thai Basil Pork (Pad Kra Pao)
Thailand's favourite street-food lunch: fiery stir-fried pork with holy basil over jasmine rice, crowned with a crispy fried egg.
15 min · Thai · High protein, Dairy free
Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas
Juicy smoky prawns with charred peppers and onions, wrapped in warm tortillas with avocado and lime. Fajita night in 20 minutes.
20 min · Mexican · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Greek Lentil Salad with Feta
A no-fuss, protein-packed salad of lentils, crunchy cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta in a zesty oregano dressing. Perfect for lunch tomorrow, too.
15 min · Greek · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma Plate
Warmly spiced, crispy-edged chicken with roasted onions, warm pita, crunchy salad, and a garlicky yoghurt sauce. Street food, home-style.
35 min · Lebanese · High protein
Chicken & Prawn Paella
A golden, saffron-scented rice pan with chicken, prawns, peppers, and peas, complete with the crispy bottom (socarrat) everyone fights over.
50 min · Spanish · Gluten free, Dairy free
Hörnli mit Ghacktem
Switzerland's ultimate childhood dinner: little macaroni with a savoury minced beef sauce, grated cheese and a spoon of apple sauce on the side.
25 min · Swiss · High protein
St. Galler Bratwurst with Onion Gravy & Rösti
Zurich's street-food favourite gets the full dinner treatment: golden veal bratwurst, rich onion gravy and a crispy Rösti.
35 min · Swiss · Gluten free, High protein
Proper Spaghetti Carbonara
The real Roman deal: crispy guanciale, silky egg yolk and Pecorino sauce, and absolutely no cream. Ready before the table is set.
20 min · Italian · High protein
Lasagne Bolognese
Layers of slow-simmered beef ragù, silky béchamel and Parmesan baked until golden at the edges. The Sunday dinner everyone remembers.
90 min · Italian · High protein
Chicken Saltimbocca with Crushed Potatoes
Thin chicken escalopes wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-fried and finished with a buttery white wine sauce. Italian elegance, weeknight speed.
20 min · Italian · Gluten free, High protein
Lemony Tuna & Caper Spaghetti
A store-cupboard hero: flaked tuna, lemon zest, capers, garlic and chilli tossed through spaghetti. Fifteen minutes, big flavour.
15 min · Italian · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Chicken Souvlaki Pita
Lemon-oregano chicken skewers wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato and red onion. A Greek taverna favourite at home.
30 min · Greek · High protein
Shrimp Saganaki
Juicy prawns baked in a garlicky tomato sauce with crumbled feta. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up every drop.
25 min · Greek · Pescatarian, High protein
Gambas al Ajillo
Sizzling garlic prawns in golden olive oil with a hint of chilli. A tapas bar classic that becomes dinner with plenty of crusty bread.
15 min · Spanish · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Chicken with Romesco & Roast Potatoes
Golden roast chicken thighs and potatoes with a smoky Catalan sauce of roasted peppers, almonds and garlic.
40 min · Spanish · Gluten free, Dairy free
Salade Niçoise
The Riviera's classic composed salad: tuna, jammy eggs, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes and olives with a sharp Dijon dressing.
25 min · French · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Poulet à la Moutarde
Juicy chicken thighs in a creamy, tangy Dijon and white wine sauce. A French bistro hug with potatoes and green beans.
30 min · French · Gluten free, High protein
Quick Lahmacun Wraps
Thin flatbreads topped with spiced minced beef, baked crisp, then rolled up with parsley, onion and lemon. Turkish street food at home.
25 min · Turkish · Dairy free, High protein
Adana-Style Köfte with Rice Pilaf
Juicy spiced lamb köfte with buttery rice pilaf, a tomato-onion salad and cool garlic yoghurt.
35 min · Turkish · Gluten free, High protein
Fattoush with Crispy Halloumi
Crunchy Lebanese bread salad with radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, sumac and pomegranate molasses, topped with golden halloumi.
20 min · Lebanese · Vegetarian, High protein
Lebanese Beef Kafta with Hummus
Herby, spiced beef kafta skewers with creamy hummus, warm flatbread and a crunchy tomato-cucumber salad.
25 min · Lebanese · Dairy free, High protein
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Olives
Tender chicken braised with ginger, saffron, salty olives and fragrant preserved lemon, spooned over fluffy couscous.
60 min · Moroccan · Dairy free, High protein
Hummus Bowl with Spiced Lamb
Creamy hummus topped with sizzling cinnamon-cumin lamb, toasted pine nuts and herbs, with warm pita for scooping.
20 min · Middle eastern · Dairy free, High protein
Lemon-Herb Salmon with Herby Couscous
Pan-seared salmon with a crispy skin over lemony couscous with tomatoes, cucumber and plenty of herbs. Fresh, fast and filling.
20 min · Mediterranean · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Harissa Halloumi & Veg Traybake
Sweet roasted Mediterranean veg and chickpeas with spicy harissa and golden, honey-glazed halloumi. One tray, done.
35 min · Mediterranean · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowl
Sticky, smoky glazed chicken thigh pieces with spring onions over fluffy rice. Japanese izakaya flavours without the skewers.
25 min · Japanese · Dairy free, High protein
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Edamame Rice
Sweet-savoury miso glaze caramelised on tender salmon, with edamame-studded rice. Restaurant vibes in 20 minutes.
20 min · Japanese · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Thin slices of beef and sweet onion simmered in a savoury dashi-soy broth and piled over rice. Tokyo's favourite fast dinner.
20 min · Japanese · Dairy free, High protein
Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl)
'Parent and child' bowl: tender chicken and softly set egg simmered in sweet dashi-soy broth over rice. Gentle, cozy, very Japanese.
20 min · Japanese · Dairy free, High protein
Bibimbap
Korea's colourful mixed rice bowl: seasoned beef, sesame veggies, a fried egg and spicy gochujang sauce. Stir it all up and dig in.
35 min · Korean · Dairy free, High protein
Dakgalbi (Spicy Korean Chicken Stir-Fry)
Chicken, cabbage and sweet potato stir-fried in a fiery gochujang sauce. A Chuncheon favourite that gets everyone round the pan.
30 min · Korean · Dairy free, High protein
Keto Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Savoury garlic-ginger beef with a little chilli heat, spooned into crunchy lettuce cups. Low-carb, high-fun, 15 minutes.
15 min · Korean · Keto, Low carb
Prawn Egg Fried Rice
Better-than-takeaway fried rice with juicy prawns, fluffy egg, peas and spring onions. The best thing that ever happened to leftover rice.
15 min · Chinese · Pescatarian, Dairy free
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger oyster sauce. The takeaway classic, faster at home.
20 min · Chinese · Dairy free, High protein
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces with pineapple and peppers in a bright, tangy sweet and sour sauce. A family takeaway favourite made fresh.
30 min · Chinese · Dairy free, High protein
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Fragrant, creamy coconut soup with chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass and lime. Soothing, zingy and gluten-free.
30 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Massaman Beef Curry
Slow-simmered beef and potatoes in a rich, mildly spiced coconut curry with peanuts and tamarind. A weekend showstopper.
120 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Thai Red Curry with Prawns
Juicy prawns and crisp veg in a fragrant red coconut curry with Thai basil. Ready in 25, so no need for takeaway.
25 min · Thai · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups)
Zingy, herby minced chicken salad with lime, fish sauce, chilli and toasted rice, scooped into crisp lettuce cups. Light and full of punch.
20 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)
Thai-style fried rice with chicken, egg, tomato and onion, finished with fish sauce and a squeeze of lime. Simple, satisfying street food.
15 min · Thai · Dairy free, High protein
Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì
Crusty baguette stuffed with lemongrass chicken, quick-pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli and a swipe of mayo. Vietnam's best sandwich.
25 min · Vietnamese · Dairy free, High protein
Thit Kho (Vietnamese Caramel Pork & Eggs)
Melt-in-the-mouth pork and eggs braised in a glossy caramel and coconut water sauce. Sweet, salty and deeply comforting.
60 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Turmeric-marinated chicken skewers, charred and served with creamy peanut sauce, rice and cucumber. A crowd-pleaser for all ages.
30 min · Indonesian · Dairy free, High protein
Beef Rendang
Indonesia's legendary slow-cooked dry curry: beef simmered in coconut milk and spices until the sauce caramelises around every piece. Weekend magic.
150 min · Indonesian · Gluten free, Dairy free
Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)
Smoky, sweet-savoury fried egg noodles with chicken, cabbage and a kick of sambal. Indonesian street food in 20 minutes.
20 min · Indonesian · Dairy free, High protein
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layers of spiced yoghurt chicken and saffron basmati with crispy onions and fresh herbs. A weekend celebration in one pot.
75 min · Indian · Gluten free, High protein
Goan Prawn Curry
Tangy, coconutty prawn curry with tamarind and gentle heat. Sunny Goan beach vibes on a Tuesday.
25 min · Indian · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Keema Matar
Spiced minced lamb with sweet peas, ginger and garam masala. A homely Indian one-pan dinner that's great for meal prep.
30 min · Indian · Gluten free, Dairy free
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Golden chicken thighs in a glossy honey-garlic-soy glaze with green beans and rice. Every kid's (and adult's) favourite.
25 min · Asian · Dairy free, High protein
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Tortillas rolled around chicken and black beans, smothered in smoky red sauce and baked under bubbling cheese. A guaranteed family hit.
45 min · Mexican · High protein
Chili con Carne
Rich, smoky beef and bean chili with a whisper of cocoa, simmered until thick. Even better tomorrow, which makes it a meal prep legend.
60 min · Mexican · Gluten free, Dairy free
Building a high protein dinner
Start with the protein, then add vegetables and a carb that suits your day. Bowls make this easy to adjust per person.
Plant-based protein options
Halloumi wraps, falafel bowls and bean dishes bring protein without meat. Combining legumes with grains helps too.
FAQ
- What's a quick high protein dinner?
- Korean beef bulgogi bowl or teriyaki salmon, both ready in about 20 minutes.
- How much protein is in each recipe?
- We tag recipes as high-protein but don't publish exact nutrition values yet.
- Are there vegetarian high protein dinners?
- Yes, the halloumi crunch wrap.
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