High-Protein Chicken Recipes

Quick, easy chicken recipes packed with protein. Every recipe tested with exact macro counts.

32g protein⏱ 20 min

Chicken Fried Rice

Restaurant-style fried rice with diced chicken, vegetables, egg, and the essential wok-charred flavor.

420 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 45 min

Chicken Enchiladas

Shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Mexican comfort food.

450 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 92 min

Chicken Gyros

Greek-spiced chicken in warm pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce. Authentic street food.

460 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 30 min

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy cajun-spiced chicken with penne pasta, bell peppers, and a parmesan cream sauce.

520 caleasy

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44g protein⏱ 40 min

Chicken Parmesan

Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Classic Italian-American comfort food.

520 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 50 min

Chicken Alfredo

Creamy garlic parmesan alfredo sauce with grilled chicken over fettuccine. The ultimate comfort pasta.

560 calmedium

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38g protein⏱ 25 min

Chicken Souvlaki

Marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with tzatziki, warm pita, and Greek salad.

420 caleasy

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34g protein⏱ 20 min

Thai Green Curry Chicken

Aromatic Thai green curry with tender chicken, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil in creamy coconut milk.

480 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 25 min

Chicken Piccata

Pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright lemon-caper butter sauce. Classic Italian-American restaurant dish at home.

400 caleasy

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30g protein⏱ 27 min

Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Buffalo)

Crispy air fryer chicken wings tossed in classic buffalo sauce. Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

380 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 100 min

Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Whole roasted chicken pieces with lemon, fresh rosemary, and garlic. Simple, elegant, and perfectly juicy.

400 calmedium

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40g protein⏱ 25 min

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet served with rich Japanese curry sauce over steamed rice.

560 caleasy

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42g protein⏱ 60 min

Cajun Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Spice-rubbed grilled chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and a drizzle of hot honey. Bold Cajun flavors.

440 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 30 min

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chipotle-style burrito bowl with seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, and all the toppings.

510 caleasy

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34g protein⏱ 45 min

Korean Fried Chicken

Double-fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy gochujang glaze. Incredibly crunchy with addictive sticky sauce.

480 calmedium

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38g protein⏱ 30 min

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Grilled herbed chicken over fluffy quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and creamy tzatziki.

440 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 40 min

Chicken Korma

Mild, creamy Indian curry with tender chicken in a fragrant cashew and coconut sauce. Gentle spices, rich flavor.

500 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 30 min

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sticky, caramelized chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Simple enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests.

440 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 105 min

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tandoori-spiced chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Britain's favorite curry made at home.

490 calmedium

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34g protein⏱ 245 min

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in salsa verde, served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings.

380 caleasy

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30g protein⏱ 18 min

Chicken Larb (Thai Minced Chicken Salad)

Spicy Thai minced chicken salad with lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, and fresh herbs. Bright and addictive.

260 caleasy

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36g protein⏱ 20 min

Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

Quick and healthy chicken stir-fry with crisp broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Better than takeout in 20 minutes.

420 caleasy

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40g protein⏱ 30 min

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Seared chicken with garlic mushrooms in a creamy parmesan sauce tossed with penne. Pure comfort.

520 caleasy

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38g protein⏱ 30 min

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling grilled chicken with caramelized peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream.

460 caleasy

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