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High-protein weeknight dinners

Twelve dinners with at least 40 g of protein per serving, each done in 45 minutes or less. Three chicken, three fish, three beef, three pork. The full recipe is on each ticket, with calories, protein, carbs and fat per serving.

Chicken

Cubes of chicken breast in a dark glaze with chopped spring onion, in a small black skillet, seen from above
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Breast or thigh, 42 to 55 g of protein per serving.

Bourbon Chicken

5.0 ×3063 35 min 4 servings

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

Method

  1. Editor's Note: Named Bourbon Chicken because it was supposedly created by a Chinese cook who worked in a restaurant on Bourbon Street.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Remove chicken.
  5. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
  6. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

521 kcal · 50.1g protein
23.4g carbs · 24.5g fat · 0.3g fiber

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Chicken Parmigiana

30 min 2 servings

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ a teaspoon of dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon of dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon of finely-crushed black pepper
  • ½ a cup of all-purpose flour
  • ½ a cup of tomato puree
  • ¼ cup of chicken stock
  • ½ a cup of canola oil (see below if you wish to use olive oil)
  • ½ a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ a cup of grated parmigiano cheese

Method

  1. In a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron), heat the oil on medium heat.
  2. While the oil is heating, use a tenderizing mallet (or the ball of your hand) to pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick. This step is important to ensure the chicken is tender and more importantly to ensure the chicken cooks thoroughly.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic powder.
  4. Dredge the breasts in flour and shake off any excess.
  5. Place both breasts in the heated oil for 3 minutes, then flip and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the breasts and place on a rack or paper towel.
  7. Preheat a broiler.
  8. In a large oven-safe saucepan, heat the tomato puree and chicken stock until it begins to simmer.
  9. Add the oregano, basil, and pepper to saucepan and mix
  10. Place cooked chicken breasts in pan and flip a number of times to coat with sauce.
  11. Add mozzarella and parmigiana cheese to the tops of the breasts.
  12. Broil for 30–60 seconds. It will burn very quickly, so check it frequently.
  13. Remove from oven and serve.

300 kcal · 54.5g protein
2.2g carbs · 8.3g fat · 0.2g fiber
estimated from USDA data

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Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

5.0 ×183 25 min 4 servings

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced chili
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add chicken and leave to marinate at least one hour, preferably longer.
  4. Grill chicken on the BBQ, hotplate or in the griller until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Ususlly you would expect 12 thigh fillets to feed 4 to 6 people- in my family the kids eat 4 each so this recipe serves 3.

327 kcal · 42.3g protein
7.3g carbs · 13.4g fat · 0.4g fiber

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Fish

Raw salmon fillet with lemon wedges, garlic and spring onion
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Tilapia and salmon, 50 to 79 g of protein per serving. The fastest section: 22 to 35 minutes.

MaMa's Supper Club Tilapia Parmesan

5.0 ×497 35 min 4 servings

  • 2 lbs tilapia fillets (orange roughy, cod or red snapper can be substituted)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (I like Old Bay seasoning here)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • black pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In buttered 13-by-9-inch baking dish or jellyroll pan, lay fillets in single layer.
  3. Do not stack fillets.
  4. Brush top with juice.
  5. In bowl combine cheese, butter, mayonnaise, onions and seasonings.
  6. Mix well with fork.
  7. Bake fish in preheated oven 10 to 20 minutes or until fish just starts to flake.
  8. Spread with cheese mixture and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  9. Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish you use.
  10. Watch fish closely so that it does not overcook.
  11. Makes 4 servings.
  12. Note: This fish can also be made in a broiler.
  13. Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until almost done.
  14. Add cheese and broil another 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
  15. Thank you Mama's Supper Club in Wisconsin.

377 kcal · 50.6g protein
1.4g carbs · 19g fat · 0.2g fiber

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Sweet-Spicy Glazed Salmon

22 min 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Chinese-style hot mustard
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Place fillets on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven.
  7. Preheat broiler.
  8. Brush sugar mixture evenly over fillets; broil 3 inches from heat 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

604 kcal · 78.9g protein
10.4g carbs · 25.1g fat · 0.1g fiber
estimated from USDA data

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Maple-Glazed Salmon

5.0 ×124 28 min 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 scallion, sliced thin (white part plus about 2-3 inches of the green)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds

Method

  1. In a small bowl whisk together the syrup through cornstarch solution until smooth.
  2. Place the fillets skin-side-down in a shallow baking pan.
  3. Pour the syrup mixture over the salmon.
  4. Bake about 15-18 minutes at 450°F until the fish flakes easily; baste with glaze halfway through cooking.
  5. Sprinkle with scallion and almonds before serving.

454 kcal · 66.2g protein
12g carbs · 14g fat · 0.2g fiber

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Beef

Sliced grilled steak with garlic and herbs on a white plate
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Steak three ways: in a skillet, in a salad, over rice and beans. 46 to 68 g of protein per serving.

Skillet Sirloin

5.0 ×47 20 min 4 servings

  • 2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

  1. Cut steak into 4 pieces.
  2. Heat lg skillet; brown steaks in oil for 5 minutes a side.
  3. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Add onion and mushrooms.
  5. Saute for 3 minutes.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Serve steak with sauce spooned over.

382 kcal · 52g protein
4.4g carbs · 16.4g fat · 0.9g fiber

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Pabellón Criollo (Venezuelan Rice and Beans with Steak)

40 min 4 servings

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 400 g (14 oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 900 g (2 lb) lean steak, (sirloin or rump), about 12 mm (½ inch) thick

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and garlic and cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and transparent.
  2. Add the tomatoes, cumin and salt, mix well, reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring often, until the tomato juices evaporate and the sauce becomes thick.
  3. 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, preheat the grill to hot, place the steak on the grill pan and cook under the grill for 5 minute on each side.
  4. Remove from the grill and cut into pieces about 12mm/ ½-inch long and 6mm/ ¼-inch wide then add the strips of beef to the sauce, mixing well.

439 kcal · 68.3g protein
2.7g carbs · 15.6g fat · 0.5g fiber
estimated from USDA data

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My O My.. Best Thai Beef Salad Ever!

5.0 ×36 15 min 4 servings

  • 30 ounces sirloin steaks, trimmed (rump or fillet)
  • 7 ounces salad greens (any kind)
  • 2 small red onions, finely sliced
  • 10 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
  • 3 large mild red chilies, seeded and shredded (can add more if you like a BIG punch)
  • 2/3 cup cilantro leaf (coriander)
  • 2/3 cup mint leaf
  • 2/3 cup basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 2 tablespoons palm sugar

Method

  1. Brush the beef with a little oil and char-grill, barbecue, or pan-fry till cooked to your liking.
  2. (I recommend medium rare for this recipe, if you can handle a little blood.) Set aside for five minutes and slice it thinly.
  3. Place salad greens, onions, kaffir lime leaves, chili, cilantro, mint and basil into a salad bowl and toss lightly.
  4. To make the dressing, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar.
  5. Stir the dressing well.
  6. Place the beef on the salad and pour over the dressing.
  7. Serve immediately.

502 kcal · 46.2g protein
16.6g carbs · 27.5g fat · 2.4g fiber

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Pork

Herb-crusted pork chop with thyme on a white plate
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Chops, three ways. 40 to 43 g of protein per serving.

Pork Chops in Onion Sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse)

5.0 ×112 35 min 4 servings

  • 4 pork chops
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions or 4 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup beer (drink left over beer)
  • 1/2 cup hot beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method

  1. Season chops with salt and pepper; coat with flour.
  2. Heat oil, add chops, fry each side 3 minutes.
  3. Add onions, cook 5 minutes turning chops once.
  4. Pour in beer and broth.
  5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Remove chops to a 350 degree preheated oven.
  7. Season sauce to taste.
  8. Blend cornstarch with small amount of water, stir into sauce, cook until thick and bubbly.
  9. Pour over pork chops and serve.

438 kcal · 42.6g protein
10.3g carbs · 23.2g fat · 1g fiber

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Garlic Pork Chops with Black Mushrooms

45 min 4 servings

  • 1 cup pork broth
  • 1 ounce dried black chanterelle mushrooms
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 boneless pork chops, ½-inch thick

Method

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the dried mushrooms, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, and brown for about 2 minutes on each side. Add the garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  5. Remove the mushrooms from the pan using a slotted spoon, and slice into thin strips. Stir the mushrooms and chicken broth into the pan with the pork chops, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce has reduced by about ⅓, and the pork chops are cooked through.
  6. To serve, place pork chops onto serving plates, and spoon mushroom sauce over them.

350 kcal · 40.7g protein
10.1g carbs · 15.1g fat · 0.1g fiber
estimated from USDA data

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Pork Chops - Southern Style

5.0 ×105 25 min 2 servings

  • 2 pork chops
  • 1/2 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 -2 slice bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • salt \u0026 pepper

Method

  1. In 12" skillet, cook bacon on med hi heat. Remove bacon from skillet, but leave bacon drippings.
  2. Add 1 TBSP butter and diced onion. When transparent, remove from skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, lightly salt and pepper both sides of pork chops and place in skillet. Brown both sides (approx 2-4 minutes each).
  4. Chop up bacon, and add both bacon and cooked onion to skillet.
  5. Add 3/4 cup water (add more if you want more gravy), 1 TBSP butter, cover and simmer until cooked (5-10 minutes - but can simmer for up to 45 minutes easily).
  6. Just before serving, mix 2 TBSP cornstarch with cool tap water (approx 1/4 cup).
  7. Place pork chops on plates, add corn starch/water mixture to gravy/drippings in skillet and bring to quick boil stirring frequently to form thick gravy.

500 kcal · 42.1g protein
9.9g carbs · 31.3g fat · 0.5g fiber

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