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High-protein, low-calorie recipes

The recipes that give you the most protein for the fewest calories. Useful when you're eating in a deficit and still want to protect muscle: each one has at least 20 grams of protein and stays under 450 kcal. Sorted by protein per 100 kcal.

249recipes
306average kcal per serving
29 gaverage protein

How we pick these: At least 20 g protein and at most 450 kcal per serving; sorted by protein per calorie. Numbers are per serving, calculated from each ingredient.

Garlic and Lemon Stuffed Chicken

Garlic and Lemon Stuffed Chicken

210 kcal · 37 g protein · 30 min
Crispy Oven-Fried Fish

Crispy Oven-Fried Fish

127 kcal · 22 g protein · 35 min
Soy and Orange Marinated Chicken

Soy and Orange Marinated Chicken

219 kcal · 38 g protein · 285 min
Rosemary and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Rosemary and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

297 kcal · 50 g protein · 115 min
Crispy Baked Fish Fillets

Crispy Baked Fish Fillets

183 kcal · 30 g protein · 35 min
Turkish Chicken Sauté

Turkish Chicken Sauté

271 kcal · 44 g protein · 30 min
Yogurt-Curry Chicken

Yogurt-Curry Chicken

226 kcal · 37 g protein · 15 min
Red Chile Pork Stew

Red Chile Pork Stew

157 kcal · 25 g protein · 75 min
Chicken Skewers with Fresh Vegetables

Chicken Skewers with Fresh Vegetables

308 kcal · 50 g protein · 30 min
Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Easy Chicken Cacciatore

181 kcal · 29 g protein · 70 min
Hearty Chicken and Green Chile Stew

Hearty Chicken and Green Chile Stew

189 kcal · 30 g protein · 125 min
Baked Parmesan Tilapia with Sautéed Mushrooms

Baked Parmesan Tilapia with Sautéed Mushrooms

168 kcal · 26 g protein · 30 min
Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Iced Coffee Protein Shake

197 kcal · 31 g protein · 5 min
Festive Baked Pork Chops with Peppers

Festive Baked Pork Chops with Peppers

268 kcal · 42 g protein · 75 min
Tangy Pineapple Chicken

Tangy Pineapple Chicken

301 kcal · 47 g protein · 30 min
Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Vegetables

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Vegetables

332 kcal · 51 g protein · 30 min
Tasty Chicken and Veggie Packets

Tasty Chicken and Veggie Packets

242 kcal · 37 g protein · 35 min
Casein Yogurt Cocoa Cup

Casein Yogurt Cocoa Cup

222 kcal · 34 g protein · 5 min
Foil-Baked Fish with Onions

Foil-Baked Fish with Onions

138 kcal · 21 g protein · 25 min
Light and Easy Chicken Salad

Light and Easy Chicken Salad

176 kcal · 27 g protein · 35 min
Baked Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

Baked Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

208 kcal · 32 g protein · 20 min
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

149 kcal · 23 g protein · 15 min
Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

279 kcal · 42 g protein · 15 min
Chili Chicken and Bean Soup

Chili Chicken and Bean Soup

345 kcal · 52 g protein · 50 min
Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken Vegetable Soup

184 kcal · 27 g protein · 30 min
Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken

Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken

215 kcal · 32 g protein · 110 min
Fit Clay-Pot Chicken (Tavuklu Güveç)

Fit Clay-Pot Chicken (Tavuklu Güveç)

292 kcal · 41 g protein · 20 min
Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake

Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake

222 kcal · 31 g protein · 5 min
Classic Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Classic Chicken and Vegetable Stew

211 kcal · 30 g protein · 55 min
Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

202 kcal · 28 g protein · 155 min
Slow Cooker Cheesy Swiss Steak

Slow Cooker Cheesy Swiss Steak

191 kcal · 27 g protein · 15 min
Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry

Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry

310 kcal · 43 g protein · 15 min
Chicken Cauliflower Rice

Chicken Cauliflower Rice

262 kcal · 36 g protein · 30 min
Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

291 kcal · 40 g protein · 15 min
Baked Dijon Salmon

Baked Dijon Salmon

196 kcal · 27 g protein · 30 min
Classic Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken

Classic Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken

197 kcal · 27 g protein · 90 min
Filipino Chicken Adobo (Adobong Manok)

Filipino Chicken Adobo (Adobong Manok)

190 kcal · 26 g protein · 80 min
Bedtime Casein Shake

Bedtime Casein Shake

224 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 min
Fit Forest Chicken Stew

Fit Forest Chicken Stew

309 kcal · 42 g protein · 20 min
Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

377 kcal · 51 g protein · 45 min
Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

183 kcal · 25 g protein · 120 min
Baked Orange Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

Baked Orange Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

316 kcal · 43 g protein · 75 min
Citrus Herb Baked Chicken Thighs

Citrus Herb Baked Chicken Thighs

186 kcal · 25 g protein · 70 min
Grilled Chicken Caesar (Light)

Grilled Chicken Caesar (Light)

250 kcal · 34 g protein · 20 min
Greek-Style Marinated Pork Chops

Greek-Style Marinated Pork Chops

192 kcal · 25 g protein · 25 min
Green Protein Shake

Green Protein Shake

189 kcal · 25 g protein · 5 min
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Chops

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Chops

321 kcal · 42 g protein · 20 min
Chicken & Vegetable Casserole

Chicken & Vegetable Casserole

278 kcal · 36 g protein · 55 min
Steamed Sea Bass with Vegetables

Steamed Sea Bass with Vegetables

278 kcal · 35 g protein · 30 min
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whey Shake

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whey Shake

300 kcal · 38 g protein · 5 min
Chicken Wrap with Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Wrap with Yogurt Sauce

317 kcal · 40 g protein · 20 min
Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

294 kcal · 37 g protein · 25 min
Apricot & Lemon Glazed Chicken

Apricot & Lemon Glazed Chicken

222 kcal · 28 g protein · 20 min
Quick Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Quick Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

301 kcal · 38 g protein · 15 min
Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Salad

Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Salad

371 kcal · 46 g protein · 20 min
Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

234 kcal · 29 g protein · 25 min
Grilled Chicken Bulgur Bowl

Grilled Chicken Bulgur Bowl

368 kcal · 45 g protein · 25 min
Crispy Oven-Baked Fish

Crispy Oven-Baked Fish

199 kcal · 24 g protein · 30 min
Shrimp Saute with Vegetables

Shrimp Saute with Vegetables

269 kcal · 33 g protein · 20 min
Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato and Spinach

Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato and Spinach

180 kcal · 22 g protein · 30 min
Turkish Beef Stew (Fit Tas Kebabı)

Turkish Beef Stew (Fit Tas Kebabı)

330 kcal · 40 g protein · 15 min
Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

234 kcal · 28 g protein · 50 min
Turkey Saute with Vegetables

Turkey Saute with Vegetables

333 kcal · 40 g protein · 25 min
Baked Sea Bass with Arugula Salad

Baked Sea Bass with Arugula Salad

298 kcal · 36 g protein · 25 min
Tuna Salad on Fresh Greens

Tuna Salad on Fresh Greens

241 kcal · 29 g protein · 15 min
Egg White Omelet

Egg White Omelet

190 kcal · 22 g protein · 10 min
Easy Broiled Fish Tacos

Easy Broiled Fish Tacos

204 kcal · 24 g protein · 20 min
Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

307 kcal · 36 g protein · 15 min
Yogurt-Marinated Baked Chicken Thighs

Yogurt-Marinated Baked Chicken Thighs

344 kcal · 40 g protein · 50 min
Turkish Beef Sauté

Turkish Beef Sauté

276 kcal · 32 g protein · 35 min
Crispy Turkey Tostadas

Crispy Turkey Tostadas

213 kcal · 25 g protein · 25 min
Slow-Cooker Beef Barbecue

Slow-Cooker Beef Barbecue

269 kcal · 31 g protein · 250 min
Crispy Salmon Patties

Crispy Salmon Patties

178 kcal · 20 g protein · 25 min
Chicken Fajitas (Light)

Chicken Fajitas (Light)

383 kcal · 44 g protein · 20 min
Turkey Quinoa Power Bowl

Turkey Quinoa Power Bowl

375 kcal · 43 g protein · 10 min
Sheet-Pan Chicken & Sweet Potato

Sheet-Pan Chicken & Sweet Potato

424 kcal · 48 g protein · 40 min
Tuna Whole Wheat Sandwich

Tuna Whole Wheat Sandwich

277 kcal · 31 g protein · 10 min
Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Casserole

249 kcal · 28 g protein · 495 min
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Vegetables

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Vegetables

372 kcal · 42 g protein · 25 min
Cozy Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy Chicken and Dumplings

238 kcal · 26 g protein · 25 min
Lor Cheese Bowl with Fruit

Lor Cheese Bowl with Fruit

182 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 min
Fish Soup with Vegetables

Fish Soup with Vegetables

233 kcal · 26 g protein · 35 min
Easy Chicken Mole

Easy Chicken Mole

238 kcal · 26 g protein · 70 min
Savory Beef Pot Roast

Savory Beef Pot Roast

237 kcal · 26 g protein · 135 min
Grilled Tuna with Chickpea and Spinach Salad

Grilled Tuna with Chickpea and Spinach Salad

282 kcal · 31 g protein · 25 min
Chia Berry Protein Shake

Chia Berry Protein Shake

236 kcal · 26 g protein · 5 min
Easy Salmon Burgers

Easy Salmon Burgers

198 kcal · 22 g protein · 20 min
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

329 kcal · 36 g protein · 180 min
20-Minute Chicken Creole

20-Minute Chicken Creole

274 kcal · 30 g protein · 35 min
Herb-Marinated Broiled Beef Steak

Herb-Marinated Broiled Beef Steak

193 kcal · 21 g protein · 25 min
Crunchy Turkey and Potato Salad

Crunchy Turkey and Potato Salad

249 kcal · 27 g protein · 15 min
Ali Nazik (Light)

Ali Nazik (Light)

322 kcal · 34 g protein · 25 min
Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

439 kcal · 47 g protein · 20 min
Poached Chicken with Vegetables (Tavuk Haşlama)

Poached Chicken with Vegetables (Tavuk Haşlama)

354 kcal · 37 g protein · 15 min
High-Protein Milk Pudding

High-Protein Milk Pudding

275 kcal · 29 g protein · 15 min
Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt)

Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt)

281 kcal · 29 g protein · 15 min

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