30 High-Protein Chicken Recipes With 30+ Grams of Protein per Serving
Did we mention they taste good, too?
Medically reviewed by Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., NASM-CPTNutrition & Fitness Lab Director
Anyone prioritizing protein probably already knows that chicken can be found near the top of the high-protein foods list. After all, a cooked chicken breast packs in about 9 grams per ounce (chicken thighs have slightly less protein by weight).
But chicken can get boring fast. No one really wants to eat a plain chicken breast every day of their lives — even if it does help with their macro goals. Enter: These tasty, high-protein chicken recipes that deliver at least 30 grams of protein per serving as well as a wide variety of flavors. Find delicious, high-protein recipe inspiration ahead.
Chicken Paillard
Protein per serving: 42 grams
Topped with a charred, tangy-sweet broccoli salad, grilled chicken breasts are worthy of the weekly dinner rotation.
Get the Chicken Paillard recipe.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
Protein per serving: 46 grams
Juicy grilled chicken becomes a complete meal with the addition of bursting tomatoes, charred corn and melty mozzarella.
Get the Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe.
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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Lettuce Cups
Protein per serving: 36 grams
This chicken recipe is a meal prep MVP. Grill a big batch over the weekend, then incorporate the flavorful chicken into salads, lettuce cups and wraps for lunch throughout the week.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Protein per serving: 36 grams
Sizzling fajitas will always impress and this version couldn't be simpler to make on any given weeknight.
Get the Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe.
Chicken and Broccoli Parchment Packets
Protein per serving: 43 grams
On the nights when you barely feel like cooking, let alone cleaning, know that this mess-free dish is an option.
Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Protein per serving: 35 grams
Throw a whole lemon — rinds and all! — into your blender to transform the fruit into a fast-acting marinade ideal for coating chicken.
Moroccan-Spiced Skillet Chicken and Couscous
Protein per serving: 44 grams
This cozy one-pan dinner gets complex flavor from preserved lemon, smoked paprika and ras el hanout (a warm, earthy spice blend).
Get the Moroccan-Spiced Skillet Chicken and Couscous recipe.
Italian-Marinated Chicken
Protein per serving: 39 grams
A homemade Italian dressing doubles as a marinade and something to toss your greens with. You can quickly cook the chicken in a skillet or the air fryer, making this an easy meal to keep on your weeknight rotation.
Get the Italian-Marinated Chicken recipe.
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Greek Chicken Grain Bowl
Protein per serving: 42 grams
Want to stock your fridge with a few ready-to-go meals? These protein-packed bowls are perfect for making in advance and grabbing before heading out the door. Plus, each has 5 grams of fiber as well.
Get the Greek Chicken Grain Bowl recipe.
Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti
Protein per serving: 34 grams
Boost your pasta night by tossing strands with spiralized zucchini, baby spinach and pieces of Italian-seasoned chicken.
Get the Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti recipe.
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'90s-Style Mixed Green Salad
Protein per serving: 45 grams
In a nod to the '90s, we topped greens with some of the era's signature ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, slivered almonds and balsamic-glazed chicken.
Get the '90s-Style Mixed Green Salad recipe.
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
Protein per serving: 47 grams
One of our favorite methods for cooking a whole chicken involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird first — a process referred to as either spatchcocking or butterflying — which shortens the overall cooking time and ensures everything cooks evenly.
Get the Grilled Spatchcock Chicken recipe.
Smoky Chicken Thighs on Baby Romaine
Protein per serving: 32 grams
Serve a satisfying salad for dinner that packs in plenty of flavor, thanks to a garlicky paprika vinaigrette.
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Protein per serving: 38 grams
Inspired by Moroccan Chicken Tagine, this one-skillet dish leverages preserved lemons which have a tanginess you can't find in fresh citrus.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Protein per serving: 31 grams
This easy 30-minute dinner combines chicken thighs, shiitake mushrooms and water chestnuts in a delicious hoisin-based sauce that can be piled into lettuce or served on top of rice.
Get the Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Grilled Lemony Chicken and Kale
Protein per serving: 30 grams
Pretty much everything in this lemony Parm-studded salad gets thrown on the grill — greens and lemons included! — so the whole situation is delightfully smoky. Caesar Salad fans, you'll want to give this one a try.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples and Delicata Squash
Protein per serving: 48 grams
Keep this one in mind for when the leaves start to change colors (or, whenever you find delicata squash in your grocery store). It's hearty, cozy and super easy to make.
Get the Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples and Delicata Squash recipe.
Chicken Satay with Spiralized-Carrot Salad
Protein per serving: 37 grams
Marinate chicken in a mixture of coconut milk, fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric and brown sugar to boost the flavor.
Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken
Protein per serving: 48 grams
While the classic Indian dish is traditionally cooked in a cylindrical clay oven called a tandoor, we found that the air fryer can be used to achieve similarly smoky results.
Get the Tandoori Chicken recipe.
Sautéed Chicken and Tomatoes with Roasted Artichokes
Protein per serving: 40 grams
You'll want to pair your protein with some produce to make it a meal. Canned artichoke hearts offer a great shortcut, since there's no prep required.
Get the Sautéed Chicken and Tomatoes with Roasted Artichokes recipe.
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Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition and Fitness Lab, where she oversees all nutrition and fitness-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, as well as advanced certifications as a Women's Fitness Specialist and a Behavior Change Specialist. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.
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