High protein Recipes

Protein gets talked about mostly in gym circles, which gives it an undeserved reputation as food for people who count macros. In practice, high-protein cooking is just cooking that takes meat, fish, eggs, and legumes seriously — and that covers most of the world's great cuisines. The recipes here include beef bulgogi that's been marinating overnight, chicken adobo braised until it falls apart, dal that gets most of its substance from red lentils and chickpeas. I've included both animal and plant protein sources because the cooking logic is often similar: you're building flavor through marinating, slow cooking, or layering aromatics. Legumes in particular are underrated — a well-made chana masala or lentil dal is as satisfying as any meat dish and keeps you full longer. One rule I follow: the protein should be the point, not background. If the chicken disappears into a sauce, add more chicken.