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High-Protein Chicken Recipes
High-protein chicken recipes, from weeknight staples to something worth repeating.
Chicken shows up more than any other protein on this site, 11 recipes running 14g to 59g per serving depending on the cut and how much chicken is actually in the dish. It's an easy default: a complete protein, relatively lean, and it works in almost any format, from a cold chicken salad to a baked parmesan dinner.
Breast and thigh aren't interchangeable in these recipes, though. Breast carries more protein per ounce since thighs carry more fat for the same weight, so which one a recipe calls for depends on whether it's leaning toward a leaner number or a richer texture.
At a glance
- Recipes
- 11
- Protein per serving
- 14g to 59gmedian 37g
- Most protein
- Chicken Ramen59g
- Fewest calories
- Buffalo Chicken Dip135 calories
- Quickest
- Canned Chicken Salad10 min
High-Protein Meal Prep Bowls
High-protein chicken meal prep bowls with rice and broccoli: batch-cook once, four lunches ready to go.
High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli, cooked together in one basket: a high-protein, low-carb dinner with minimal hands-on time.
High-Protein Baked Chicken Parmesan (Almond Flour Crust)
Baked chicken parmesan with an almond flour crust instead of breadcrumbs: high protein, low carb, and genuinely crisp without frying.
High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
High-protein buffalo chicken dip made with Greek yogurt and light cream cheese instead of sour cream, baked until bubbly.
High-Protein Canned Chicken Salad
A budget-friendly canned chicken salad built on Greek yogurt instead of a full cup of mayo: high protein, ready in 10 minutes, no cooking required.
High-Protein Chicken Ramen
High-protein chicken ramen built on a fast, concentrated broth with rotisserie chicken and a soft-boiled egg, ready in about 20 minutes.
High-Protein Chicken Salad
High-protein chicken salad with Greek yogurt instead of mayo: same creamy texture, a real protein bump, ready in 10 minutes.
High-Protein Chicken and White Bean Soup
A high-protein, high-fiber chicken and white bean soup: bloomed spices, a full pot of cannellini beans, ready in about 30 minutes.
High-Protein Crockpot Chicken
Simple slow cooker shredded chicken with a light spice rub: a high-protein, low-carb base for meal prep.
High-Protein Grilled Chicken Thighs
Simple grilled chicken thighs with a paprika-garlic rub: a high-protein, low-carb, low-calorie dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
High-Protein White Chicken Chili
A high-protein white chicken chili with white beans and a yogurt finish: 36g of protein and 7g of fiber per bowl, ready in the slow cooker.
FAQ
How much protein is in a typical chicken recipe here?
Recipes in this collection range from 14g to 59g of protein per serving, depending on the cut and how much chicken is in the dish. Chicken breast generally carries a bit more protein per ounce than thigh meat, since thighs carry more fat for the same weight.
Is chicken a complete protein?
Yes. Chicken contains all nine essential amino acids the body can't produce on its own, the same as other animal proteins like beef, pork, and fish.