HIGH PROTEIN DINNERS
A high-protein dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a powerful way to fuel your body, build muscle, and keep energy levels steady throughout the evening. Whether you're looking to stay fit, boost recovery after a workout, or simply enjoy a balanced diet, incorporating protein-rich foods can help you achieve your goals. In this blog, we’ll explore delicious and satisfying high-protein dinner ideas that are easy to make and packed with nutrients, ensuring you end your day with a meal that nourishes and sustains you!
1. Chicken Pie
This is one of my all time favourites!
A delicious hearty meal that everyone can enjoy.
Whether it be for meal prep, family dinner or having friends round. It is for everyone!
Ingredients
Serves 4
Two chicken Breasts
1 teaspoon of garlic
200ml of chicken stock and 1tbsp of corn flour
80ml of double cream
4 slices of ham
100 grams of peas
1 Pack of puffed pastry
Nutrients
370 calories 28 g of Protein per serving
Instructions
STEP 1
Cut up chicken breasts into small pieces and fry off until nice and brown. Add in chopped garlic and season well.
STEP 2
Make up chicken stock and pour in pan. Then mix the corn flour, double cream and water to add to pan. This will make the thick sauce for the filling of the pie.
STEP 3
Leave to simmer for a few minutes and then add in frozen peas and ham. Stir well.
STEP 4
Transfer contents of pan to a heat proof dish.
STEP 5
Remove puff pastry from packaging and place on top of heat proof dish - Covering the filling. Crimp edges of pastry with fork and cook for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Smashed burger and homemade chips
Everyone loves a good burger, so why not make it healthier and even more satisfying? Paired with homemade chips, you can turn your favorite comfort food into a high-protein "fakeaway" that’s both delicious and nourishing!
Ingredients
Serves 1
170 grams of 5% mince
salt, pepper, smoked paprika
1 Brioche Bun
200g of Potato - chopped and peeled into chip slices
20g of reduced fat cheese
Salad of choice- onion, tomatoes, lettuce
Sauce of choice- burger sauce, nandos chilli jam, mayonnaise, ketchup
Nutrition
558 calories and 49 grams of protein
Instructions
STEP 1
Chop up potatoes into chip shapes and season with salt, pepper and mix herbs. Spray with fry light and airfry for 30 minutes at 180 degrees for crispy chips.
STEP 2
Whilst the chips are cooking, Weigh 170 grams of mince, season with paprika, salt and pepper. Roll into a ball, then smash down for a thin patty.
STEP 3
Spray pan with fry light then fry burger for 5 minutes on each side to prevent it going dry. Then add your cheese on top, allowing it to melt.
STEP 4
Toast brioche bun then build your burger with the patty, salad, onions and sauce of choice. Remove chips from airfryer and serve alongside!
3. Firecracker Prawn Stirfry
Ingredients
Sauce
1 tablespoon of soya sauce
half a tablespoon of honey
tablespoon of ketchup
half a tablespoon of garlic puree
salt, pepper, chilli flakes
150 grams of precooked prawns
half a red onion
half a red pepper
Tender stem broccoli
2 Spring onion
Nutrition
400 calories 38g of Protein
Instructions
STEP 1
Combine all the ingredients to make the sauce and leave prawns to marinate in sauce
STEP 2
Slice up the onion, pepper and spring onion and add to a preheated pan to cook. Whilst boiling tender stem broccoli until soft.
STEP 3
Add in ready to wok noodles, when broken up and cooked through, add in the prawns, tender stem broccoli and heat through for two minutes. Enjoy!
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