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Try these high-protein chicken meals that are full of flavor, nutrition and are purely delicious.
Try these high-protein chicken meals that are full of flavor, nutrition and are purely delicious.
Are you trying to gain muscle or burn some fat? Then high protein meals are essential.
Protein helps your muscles recover from workouts and helps bulk you up. Protein also helps you feel full.
And when it comes to cooking up a high protein meal, you can’t go wrong with chicken.
Today I’m sharing 21 High Protein Chicken Recipes. They’re not only rich in protein, but yummy too.
1. Instant Pot Chicken Legs BBQ
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To keep these chicken legs low carb, you’ll be sweetening them with Monk Fruit in the Raw. Monk fruit sweetener is much sweeter than sugar, yet it contains no calories or carbs.
So, it helps promote weight loss. If you’d like to pick some up, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 454
- Fats: 21g
- Protein: 56g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
2. Keto Instant Pot Chicken, Spinach, Artichokes & Tomatoes
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This dish is packed with lots of Italian flavors.
The tender chicken breasts take only ten minutes to cook in an Instant Pot.
You can get one at a great price here.
And what’s Italian food without some pasta? This high-protein pasta here is a great choice.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 598
- Fats: 38g
- Protein: 53g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
3. Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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Do you have a hankering for some Greek food? Enjoy this Chicken Souvlaki.
Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are served on a medley of red onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers and topped with tzatziki sauce. So, you have your Greek Souvlaki fix-without all the mess and fuss of skewering your chicken.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 185
- Fats: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
4. Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken
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This shredded Buffalo Chicken is one that everyone will enjoy.
It’s spicy, creamy, cheesy, and so addictive.
What’s more, one serving contains only 232 calories.
Now there are many ways you can serve this Buffalo Chicken. You can place it in a bun, on top of lettuce, or even with pasta.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 232
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
5. Five Spice Cream Cheese Chicken
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For this dish you’re using 5 different spices to season your chicken.
So, have your measuring spoons handy. These measuring spoons are made with stainless steel, which makes them quite durable.
What’s even better is that it takes only 20 minutes to make.
Serve with cauliflower mash or your favorite steamed veggies.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 306
- Fats: 20g
- Protein: 29g
- Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
6. Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken
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This Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken makes clean up a breeze.
The cranberries and delicata squash make this dish pretty festive. And the maple-mustard glaze complements the chicken and Brussels sprouts beautifully…so make sure you make extra.
Best of all you don’t have lots of pots and pans to wash at the end.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 329
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 48g
- Carbs: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 9g
7. Chipotle Chicken & Black Bean Soup
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is soup is sure to remind you of Mexico. The chipotle peppers and jalapeno peppers add heat, balanced by the coolness of the avocado. Corn and carrots add sweetness.
Chicken and black beans make it pretty filling.
Shred the chicken with a fork or you can just use this meat shredder.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 356
- Fats: 11.3g
- Protein: 32.6g
- Carbs: 33.2g
- Fiber: 10.6g
- Sugar: 4.6g
8. Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
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This sheet pan dish is a pretty tasty way to eat your veggies.
You’re getting 4 different veggies: broccoli, yellow squash, red bell peppers, and carrots.
And the marinade on the chicken makes the chicken finger-licking good. It’s sticky, sweet, savory, spicy, and has a nice umami flavor.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 421
- Fats: 25g
- Protein: 33g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 15g
9. Greek Chicken Souvlaki
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This Greek Chicken Souvlaki is not only low in carbs, but it is also low in calories too.
To make this dish, you’ll need some skewers. I recommend these ones here.
Here is another chicken salad you might like!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 267
- Fats: 12g
- Protein: 37g
- Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
10. Cilantro Lime Chicken
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This Cilantro Lime Chicken dish doesn’t disappoint.
Make sure you have a good-quality oven-safe skillet like this one here to sear you chicken.
This meat thermometer is pretty accurate and fast to ensure you don’t overcook your chicken.
To make it a high protein meal, serve with some garlicky roasted asparagus.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 563
- Fats: 43g
- Protein: 36g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
11. Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
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This casserole dish is perfect for meal prep.
To keep your leftovers tasting fresh, storing them in good quality food storage containers is essential. I like these glass food storage containers because they’re leakproof and good for the environment. If you prefer lighter containers, these BPA-free ones are another excellent option.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 410
- Fats: 29g
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
12. Instant Pot Chicken Curry
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To keep this dish light, you can serve it with some cauliflower rice which you can get right here.
Making it is pretty easy. Start by chopping up your cauliflower.
Then place the pieces in a food processor and pulse until rice-like. This food processor here is pretty powerful and can handle a large volume of food.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 384
- Fats: 26g
- Protein: 29g
- Carbs: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
13. Warm Chicken Salad
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Are you getting tired of regular chicken salad? Give this chicken salad a try.
Aromatic spices like coriander and turmeric add an Indian spin. The sweetness of the caramelized onions is balanced by the savor of the garlic.
And the celery adds a nice crunch.
Check out more high protein salads here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 202
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 13g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
14. Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
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These chicken thighs are sticky, sweet, tangy, and spicy.
This dish is low in sugar and sodium. That’s because you’re using coconut aminos.
Coconut aminos contain about 70 percent less sodium than soy sauce.
If you’d like to try some, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 382
- Fats: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
15. Chinese Chicken & Wild Mushroom Stew
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This stew is full of umami flavors and textures.
The duck fat makes it extra creamy and rich. Meanwhile, the bone broth adds tons of flavor.
And it contains gelatin which promotes healthy digestion and supports joint health. If you need to stock up on some, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 303
- Fats: 23g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
16. Chicken Piccata
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Looking for an easy dish for date night? Try this Chicken Piccata.
It’s summery, bright, and chock full of flavor. The saltiness of the capers is complemented by the tanginess of the lemon.
Yet even though it looks and tastes fantastic, it takes only 25 minutes to make.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 325
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 48g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
17. Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken
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This Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken is full of beautiful textures and flavors, from the crunchy cashews, crisp broccoli, and tender chicken.
Besides being tasty, cashews are rich in copper, a mineral that supports a robust immune system.
To keep them on the healthy side, choose raw unsalted cashews like these.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 398
- Fats: 20g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
18. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
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Spice up your chicken dinner with this Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake.
You have tender chicken, ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, hot jalapeno peppers, citrusy tomatoes, and tangy lime juice.
What’s more- it only takes 10 minutes of prep time. Then you let your oven do the baking.
Serve with cilantro lime rice or tortillas.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 352
- Fats: 18.52g
- Protein: 36.21g
- Carbs: 9.26g
- Fiber: 0.78g
- Sugar: 7.04g
19. Honey Butter Garlic Chicken
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This chicken is juicy, sweet, savory, and sticky and great for those busy weeknights.
Now you’ll be using a lot of garlic.
Besides being yummy, garlic contains antioxidants that fight free radicals.
So don’t skip that garlic!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 358
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13g
20. Chicken Caprese
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This Chicken Caprese is sure to wow your guests. It’s packed with amazing flavors, from the sweet balsamic glaze, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, tender chicken, and fresh herbs.
Best of all, they take only 20 minutes to make.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 281
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 31g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
21. Healthy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Ranch
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Do you have a sweet tooth?
Then these stuffed sweet potatoes will definitely be up your alley. The sweet potatoes’ sweetness pairs nicely with the heat of the Buffalo Chicken and the ranch dressing’s coolness.
And sweet potatoes are good for you too. They contain tons of immune-boosting Vitamins A and C.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 341
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g
21 High Protein Chicken Recipes
On a high protein diet and need more interesting recipes? These high-protein chicken recipes are easy to make and mouth-watering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- 1. Instant Pot Chicken Legs BBQ
- 2. Keto Instant Pot Chicken Spinach, Artichokes & Tomatoes
- 3. Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki
- 4. Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken
- 5. Five Spice Cream Cheese Chicken
- 6. Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken
- 7. Chipotle Chicken & Black Bean Soup
- 8. Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
- 9. Greek Chicken Souvlaki
- 10. Cilantro Lime Chicken
- 11. Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- 12. Instant Pot Chicken Curry
- 13. Warm Chicken Salad
- 14. Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
- 15. Chinese Chicken & Wild Mushroom Stew
- 16. Chicken Piccata
- 17. Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken
- 18. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
- 19. Honey Butter Garlic Chicken
- 20. Chicken Caprese
- 21. Healthy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Ranch
Instructions
Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious recipes. Don't be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn't know you liked.
Get your shopping list going and make sure you've got all the ingredients.
Get cooking and make your next High Protein Chicken Meal!
Notes
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