This collection of protein-packed recipes is designed to fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds! From grilled steak to marinated chicken to savory salmon, these recipes are here to help you stay fueled and focused.
Carne Asada
Carne asada is the best protein-packed, flavor-filled summer meal. This recipe is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors! It’s smoky, citrusy, savory, and grilled to perfection.
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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
These hot honey lemon pepper wings are crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy perfection. With a healthy serving of protein, you won’t feel guilty making these delicious wings any night of the week!
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Italian Chicken Cutlets
These Italian Chicken Cutlets may be exactly the salty, crispy, savory treat you need! They’re packed with protein and so easy to make!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are tangy, cheesy, delicious, and protein-packed. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal!
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Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema
Elevate your summer meals with this grilled chicken accompanied by a zesty cilantro crema—a protein-filled dream! The combination of juicy marinated and grilled chicken breast with a creamy, tangy cilantro crema creates a tantalizing and flavorful pairing that’s ideal for weeknights or summer cookouts.
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Honey Glazed Ham Steak
This quick and easy air fryer ham steak recipe is packed with the protein you need! It’s a time-saving alternative to oven-baked ham that guarantees a delicious, savory, and sweet result.
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Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs
This flavorful and healthy tuna salad is a protein powerhouse. Instead of mayo, it features a delicious combination of dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can opt for Greek yogurt or keep it dairy-free—the choice is yours!
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Grilled Chile Lime Chicken
Savor the taste of summer with this protein-packed Chile Lime Grilled Chicken. This dish harmoniously blends the flavors of lime, chile, and sea salt with juicy, flavorful grilled chicken. It’s the perfect solution for a delightful summer dinner!
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Ranchera Steak
Discover the magic of this flavorful and protein rich ranchera steak. It’s an economical cut perfect for marinating and grilling over high heat until it’s perfectly juicy and delicious!
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Soy Garlic Wings
These soy garlic chicken wings are crispy, juicy, sweet, and savory. With one simple trick, you’ll have consistently crispy wings loaded with protein any night of the week!
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Grinder Sandwich
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this Italian Grinder Sandwich recipe packed with the protein you’re looking for. It brings together savory deli meats, creamy provolone, crisp lettuce, onions, pepperoncini, and a vibrant vinaigrette on a crusty Italian loaf. Perfect for gatherings or sharing with friends and family at home!
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Furikake Salmon
Furikake Salmon is a baked salmon marinated in a delicious blend of soy, ginger, and garlic. It’s a delicious, rich, savory, sweet, and protein-packed weeknight dinner your family will love!
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
These easy air fryer turkey burgers have a juicy and moist, perfectly seasoned turkey patty, a crispy toasted bun, and all of your favorite toppings! This is a quick, easy, protein-filled, and flavorful recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Salmon Mango Salad
This salmon mango salad recipe features juicy, ripe mango, pan-seared, protein-packed salmon, tart pickled onions, and a tangy, citrusy jalapeño honey lime dressing you’re going to love!
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched. It has all the protein you need with tons of delicious flavor you’ll love!
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies is an easy, protein-packed, and delicious dinner recipe pairing Dijon, brown sugar, and chipotle-rubbed baked salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme. It’s a perfect sheet pan recipe for a weeknight!
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German Pork Loin
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Hearty, moist, juicy, and so tender, this slow-cooked favorite is a must-try. With incredible gravy and amazing flavor, everyone loves this easy dish!
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Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri
Second only to filet mignon in tenderness, hanger steaks are the little-known steak with big flavor! Quick to grill and always delish, top it with chimichurri for even more flavor!
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Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs
Marinated in lemon and oregano to give each bite the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean, these easy kabobs are fun to make and eat!
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Cook chicken wings from frozen right in your air fryer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and veggie snacks for a delicious party snack.
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Grilled Steak Kabobs
Grilled Steak Kabobs are loaded with marinated steak, colorful vegetables, and a burst of smoky flavors. Whether you have a backyard grill or a portable grill pan, you can easily achieve juicy and tender steak kabobs without needing a stove or oven.
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Spicy Grilled Salmon
Spicy Grilled Salmon combines the freshest ingredients with bold flavors. Marinated in a fiery blend of spices, the salmon fillets are then grilled to perfection, resulting in a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With the grill as your cooking companion, you can enjoy this spicy and succulent salmon without turning on a stove or oven.
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Roast Chicken with Orange Butter
This roast chicken recipe has crispy skin dusted with warm spices, a fragrant orange butter, and juicy, tender meat. It’s packed with protein and bound to impress the whole family!
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Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This lemon chicken sheet pan dinner has crispy, savory, protein-packed chicken thighs, fresh thyme, roasted sweet peppers, burst cherry tomatoes, and bright lemon for an incredibly flavorful dish that’ll keep you full and fueled!
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Pasta Bolognese
Your traditional pasta dishes could stand a healthy upgrade to make you feel good serving it to your friends or family on a weeknight. This Linguine Bolognese offers you the comfort of a rich pasta dish with lots of protein and vegetables!
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