High-protein low-carb meals
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Dinners with at least 30 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbs or fewer a serving. They average 47 grams of protein and 540 calories a serving.

Peppercorn steak (steak au poivre)
74 g protein, 920 calories
55 min

Pan-seared steak with butter
72 g protein, 810 calories
50 min

Grilled ribeye steak with asparagus
71 g protein, 1050 calories
50 min

Crispy cheese shell beef tacos
70 g protein, 1070 calories
40 min

Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders
68 g protein, 900 calories
45 min

Reverse sear steak
66 g protein, 1010 calories
85 min

Chicken saltimbocca
60 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Marry me chicken
59 g protein, 680 calories
35 min

Slow cooker whole chicken
58 g protein, 750 calories
455 min

Instant Pot whole chicken
58 g protein, 710 calories
75 min

Roast chicken
58 g protein, 760 calories
110 min

Air fryer whole chicken
57 g protein, 690 calories
80 min

Spinach and feta stuffed chicken
57 g protein, 490 calories
50 min

Chicken cauliflower fried rice
55 g protein, 590 calories
35 min

Ground beef and egg skillet
55 g protein, 630 calories
20 min

Chicken piccata
54 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Juicy baked chicken with green beans
54 g protein, 460 calories
40 min

Cheesy broccoli chicken skillet
53 g protein, 640 calories
35 min

Pollo al ajillo (Spanish garlic chicken)
52 g protein, 510 calories
30 min

Air fryer blackened chicken
52 g protein, 410 calories
30 min

Steak with mushrooms and onions
52 g protein, 590 calories
55 min

Crispy parmesan salmon cakes
52 g protein, 540 calories
30 min

Cheddar smash burgers
52 g protein, 660 calories
25 min

Pizza chicken
51 g protein, 420 calories
35 min

Pan-seared chicken breast
51 g protein, 440 calories
25 min

Air fryer chicken breast
51 g protein, 350 calories
30 min

Garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles
50 g protein, 450 calories
25 min

Garlic butter steak bites
50 g protein, 660 calories
25 min

Balsamic caprese chicken
49 g protein, 450 calories
35 min

Ginger garlic chicken with bok choy
49 g protein, 400 calories
25 min

Steak and eggs
48 g protein, 520 calories
40 min

Air fryer steak
48 g protein, 490 calories
50 min

Strawberry spinach salad with chicken
48 g protein, 640 calories
30 min

Cumin chicken
48 g protein, 480 calories
30 min

Hearty no-bean beef chili
47 g protein, 590 calories
60 min

Instant Pot chicken vindaloo
47 g protein, 400 calories
55 min

Bruschetta chicken
46 g protein, 370 calories
35 min

Stuffed flank steak with spinach and provolone
46 g protein, 430 calories
60 min

Brown butter shrimp
46 g protein, 400 calories
20 min

Chicken under a brick (pollo al mattone)
46 g protein, 660 calories
50 min

Air fryer tandoori chicken
46 g protein, 310 calories
50 min

Bacon cheeseburger bowls
46 g protein, 810 calories
30 min

Garlic butter chicken thighs
45 g protein, 390 calories
30 min

Grilled chicken thighs
45 g protein, 390 calories
50 min

Air fryer chicken thighs
45 g protein, 330 calories
25 min

Baked boneless chicken thighs
45 g protein, 330 calories
35 min

Parmesan crusted chicken
45 g protein, 430 calories
35 min

Ginger chicken lettuce cups
45 g protein, 500 calories
20 min

Crispy oven-baked chicken wings
45 g protein, 500 calories
65 min

Sheet pan tandoori salmon and cauliflower
45 g protein, 520 calories
50 min

Air fryer bone-in chicken thighs
44 g protein, 600 calories
35 min

Seared salmon Greek salad
44 g protein, 830 calories
30 min

Crispy salt and pepper chicken thighs
44 g protein, 600 calories
55 min

Air fryer chicken drumsticks
44 g protein, 450 calories
35 min

Mexican street corn chicken
44 g protein, 490 calories
30 min

Beef bourguignon
44 g protein, 580 calories
225 min

Greek baked chicken with tomatoes and feta
44 g protein, 440 calories
40 min

Air fryer jalapeño popper chicken
44 g protein, 400 calories
30 min

Sheet pan shrimp and asparagus
43 g protein, 380 calories
25 min

Creamy Dijon chicken
43 g protein, 520 calories
35 min

Cajun shrimp and tilapia foil packets
42 g protein, 350 calories
35 min

Sheet pan chicken and vegetables
42 g protein, 360 calories
40 min

Parmesan crusted pork chops
42 g protein, 450 calories
35 min

Chicken scarpariello
42 g protein, 720 calories
65 min

Air fryer chicken and vegetables
42 g protein, 360 calories
25 min

Sheet pan pesto chicken and vegetables
42 g protein, 400 calories
35 min

Steak salad with blue cheese
42 g protein, 560 calories
30 min

Texas chili con carne
42 g protein, 410 calories
180 min

Seared steak with roasted broccoli and peppers
41 g protein, 530 calories
45 min

Air fryer canned chicken patties
41 g protein, 470 calories
30 min

Garlic chicken and zucchini
41 g protein, 370 calories
25 min

Sheet pan BBQ chicken and broccoli
41 g protein, 390 calories
40 min

Chicken with chimichurri and crispy potatoes
41 g protein, 540 calories
45 min

Thai-style coconut chicken soup
41 g protein, 680 calories
35 min

Sheet pan curry chicken thighs and cauliflower
41 g protein, 360 calories
45 min

Garlic butter salmon and asparagus
40 g protein, 630 calories
30 min

Chicken in creamy garlic spinach sauce
40 g protein, 530 calories
35 min

Chicken suya
40 g protein, 420 calories
40 min

Marry me salmon
40 g protein, 610 calories
30 min

Green goddess chicken salad
40 g protein, 360 calories
35 min

Sheet pan Greek chicken salad
39 g protein, 520 calories
45 min

Chicken thighs with collard greens
39 g protein, 530 calories
65 min

Cobb salad
39 g protein, 690 calories
40 min

Pesto salmon with roasted tomatoes and green beans
39 g protein, 580 calories
35 min

Creamy coconut chicken curry
39 g protein, 490 calories
45 min

Air fryer stuffed portobello mushrooms
39 g protein, 610 calories
30 min

Lemon pepper pork chops
38 g protein, 490 calories
25 min

Cheesy chicken cauliflower rice casserole
38 g protein, 550 calories
45 min

Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin
38 g protein, 520 calories
50 min

Blackened salmon
38 g protein, 610 calories
25 min

Taco cauliflower rice skillet
38 g protein, 420 calories
30 min

Alabama white sauce chicken
38 g protein, 640 calories
60 min

Garlic parmesan wings
37 g protein, 510 calories
65 min

Sheet pan pork chops with peppers and onions
37 g protein, 490 calories
45 min

Shrimp Louie salad
37 g protein, 480 calories
30 min

Steak and mushroom pie
37 g protein, 520 calories
190 min

Pork chops with apples and onions
37 g protein, 520 calories
35 min

Chicken foil packets
37 g protein, 420 calories
50 min

Baked chicken drumsticks
37 g protein, 380 calories
55 min

Sheet pan lemon chicken and asparagus
37 g protein, 370 calories
45 min
Costs and nutrition are estimates for one serving, worked out from typical US grocery prices and standard nutrition values for what each recipe uses.
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