Wanting to meet your macros but looking for something more inspiring than chicken and rice? Hitting your daily protein intake in new and exciting ways can be difficult and take some planning.
Don’t worry, though, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve put together some of our tastiest high-protein dinners to help you smash your muscle-building goals.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Rich, creamy sauce and a healthy serving of vegetables and chicken — what more could you want? It’s a great balanced meal to keep you full and feeling good, with 38.3g of protein per serving.
Have it as a one-off or make a big batch to take you through the week.
Beef Ramen Noodles
Rich beefy broth, tender steak, and squidgy noodles, this ramen recipe is the perfect warming meal for a cold winter night. It’s brimming with vitamins and minerals as well as being packed with protein — the perfect all-rounder.
With 26g of protein and 61g of carbs, it’s the ideal post-gym recovery meal.
High-Protein Stuffed-Crust Air Fryer Pizza
Spice up your Friday night with this high-protein stuffed-crust air fryer pizza.
With just 518 calories for the whole serving, it’s the ultimate high protein takeaway alternative — at a fraction of the cost. 40g of protein never tasted so good or fit into your macro goals so easily.
High-Protein Tortilla Spring Rolls
If you’re searching for something high in protein and low in calories, look no further than these crispy tortilla spring rolls.
This Mexican-Asian fusion is a delight on the taste buds — and a delight on the macros. With just 100 calories per serving, as well as 18g of protein and 12g carbohydrates, these spring rolls taste so great you won’t want to share.
Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe
Fancy something a little lighter for dinner? Try this tasty salmon poke bowl.
With a healthy portion of carbs from the sticky rice, omega-3 and protein from the salmon, and plenty of fresh veggies for vitamins, minerals and fibre, this recipe is the perfect balanced meal that hits all your macro musts.
Following a vegan diet? Swap the salmon out for some crispy tofu instead.
High-Protein Popcorn Chicken
Ditch the takeaway with this high-protein alternative. These crispy, golden chicken bites come in at a whopping 48g of protein for only 335 calories.
This mouth-watering recipe is a great way to max out your macros, and they taste amazing too.
Take Home Message
Swap out the chicken and rice for one of these delicious, high-protein recipes for dinner this week. Pick from some of our hearty, winter meals or get your weekend pick-me-up from our high-protein alternatives — either way, indulge in a dinner that doesn’t break the macros.
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