Each of these easy macro friendly recipes for dinner or lunch have at least 25 grams of protein and no more than 350 calories. These healthy macro friendly meals are great for high protein meal prep or a quick family dinner.
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1. Salmon in a Tomato, Thyme, and Ginger Sauce
44g protein, 322 calories. Pan-seared salmon fillets simmered in a zesty tomato, thyme, and ginger sauce. This macro friendly salmon recipe provides heart-healthy omega-3s and a burst of flavor.
Salmon in a Tomato, Thyme, and Ginger Sauce Recipe
2. Salsa Verde Chicken
32g protein, 211 calories. Slow-cooked chicken in a tangy salsa verde sauce, great macro friendly food for tacos, bowls, or salads.
Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
3. Shrimp Poke Bowl
23g protein, 346 calories. Quick, easy, macro friendly shrimp recipe ready in 15 minutes! This shrimp poke bowl is made with sautéed shrimp, pickled cucumber salad, brown rice, and dressing.
Shrimp Poke Bowl Recipe
4. Hawaiian Grilled Pork Chops
27g protein, 237 calories. This macro friendly pork chop recipe has grilled pork chops marinated in a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-inspired sauce, offering a tropical twist to a classic dish.
Hawaiian Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
5. Mediterranean Salmon Salad
44g protein, 344 calories. A vibrant salad combining macro friendly foods: grilled salmon, fresh greens, olives, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing. Ideal for a light yet satisfying meal.
Mediterranean Salmon Salad Recipe
6. Turkey Bolognese Greek-Style
30g protein, 367 calories. Healthy ground turkey Bolognese prepared Greek-style with hidden veggies, herbs, olives and feta. Serve over zucchini noodles or pasta for a delicious macro friendly dinner.
Turkey Bolognese Greek-Style Recipe
7. Honey Soy Chicken
41g protein, 338 calories. These tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce have a delightful balance of flavors and make the perfect quick weeknight dinner.
Honey Soy Chicken Recipe
8. Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl
30g protein, 243 calories. Deconstructed egg roll featuring ground turkey, cabbage, and carrots, seasoned with soy sauce and ginger. A delicious macro friendly lunch option.
Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
9. Pumpkin Kale Pizza
28g protein, 296 calories in 2 pieces. This gluten free pizza has a high protein base topped with mozzarella, pumpkin, kale, and pine nuts. This macro friendly pizza is one of my favorite easy high protein meals!
Pumpkin Kale Pizza Recipe
10. Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans
28g protein, 303 calories. Stir-fried chicken and green beans tossed in a flavorful Chinese-inspired sauce. A simple and healthy meal that's ready in minutes.
Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans Recipe
11. Baked Alaska Pollock
25g protein, 320 calories. Mild and flaky Alaska pollock fillets baked with a lemon-garlic butter sauce. A light, macro friendly seafood option for dinner or lunch.
Baked Alaska Pollock Recipe
12. Hibachi Shrimp
32g protein, 249 calories. Hibachi-style shrimp with vegetables and a savory sauce. Bring the flavors of a Japanese steakhouse to your home with this quick and easy macro friendly meal.
Hibachi Shrimp Recipe
13. Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
33g protein, 315 calories. A slow-cooked Italian chicken dish simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs for a rich and hearty meal that’ll fit your macros.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
14. Easy Miso Salmon
30g protein, 238 calories. Baked salmon fillets marinated in a savory miso glaze. They're buttery, flaky, and ready in 20 minutes!
Easy Miso Salmon Recipe
15. Bone Broth Chicken Soup
26g protein, 245 calories. This macro friendly soup is made with boneless skinless chicken meat, tender vegetables, garlic, and healing chicken bone broth.
Bone Broth Chicken Soup Recipe
16. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
37g protein, 275 calories. Shredded BBQ chicken prepared in the slow cooker, perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a macro friendly meal prep option.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe
17. Grilled Bison Ribeye Steaks
41g protein, 273 calories. These flavorful bison ribeye steaks offer a leaner alternative to beef with a unique taste.
Grilled Bison Ribeye Steaks Recipe
18. Chicken Bhuna
26g protein, 258 calories. A flavorful Indian curry featuring chicken cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce. A great choice for a homemade curry night.
Chicken Bhuna Recipe
19. Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
29g protein, 258 calories. A quick stir-fry featuring chicken and cabbage in a savory sauce, perfect for a macro friendly dinner.
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
20. Smothered Creamy Chicken Skillet
29 g protein, 216 calories. This one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with sautéed onions and mushrooms. Comforting macro friendly food.
Smothered Creamy Chicken Skillet Recipe
21. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
30g protein, 290 calories. Roasted spaghetti squash halves filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and cheese, offering a low-carb macro friendly vegetarian meal.
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe
22. Panko-Crusted Chicken
25g protein, 203 calories. These crispy panko-crusted chicken breasts offer a healthier alternative to fried chicken without compromising on crunch. Perfect for macro friendly meal prep.
Panko-Crusted Chicken Recipe
23. Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo
28g protein, 269 calories. Lighten up your classic tuna salad with this recipe for macro friendly tuna salad with chickpeas! Perfect meal prep lunch recipe.
Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo Recipe
24. Turkey Roulade
33g protein, 206 calories. A rolled turkey breast stuffed with herbs and spices, providing an aesthetic macro friendly meal option.
Turkey Roulade Recipe
25. Broiled Cod
27g protein, 164 calories. Tender cod fillets broiled with a lemon and garlic topping, providing a simple and healthy macro friendly seafood option.
Broiled Cod Recipe
26. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
27g protein, 259 calories. A spicy and satisfying chicken tortilla soup made in a crock pot, packed with Mexican-inspired flavors and protein.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
27. Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer
29g protein, 244 calories. Juicy thin-cut pork chops cooked to perfection in the air fryer, providing a quick and healthy macro friendly meal option. Ready in under 15 minutes!
Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer Recipe
28. Stuffed Chicken Breast
32g protein, 222 calories. Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, then baked to perfection. This recipe offers a flavorful option for a healthy macro friendly chicken dinner.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
29. Italian Sausage, Onions, and Peppers Skillet
30g protein, 337 calories. A flavorful skillet meal featuring Italian sausage sautéed with onions and bell peppers. This low-carb dish is hearty and satisfying.
Italian Sausage, Onions, and Peppers Skillet Recipe
30. Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner
37g protein, 316 calories. Lemon pepper tilapia fillets with roasted vegetables, a convenient sheet pan meal ready in 30 minutes!
Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
31. Crock-Pot Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
41g protein, 338 calories. A hearty slow-cooker soup featuring shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, and flavorful herbs. The perfect macro friendly comfort food.
Crock-Pot Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup Recipe
32. Low Carb Protein Pizza
22g protein and 197 calories in half of this recipe. This quick recipe for low carb gluten free pizza uses high quality sauce and cheese, and has added protein in the crust for a filling, delicious macro friendly meal!
Low Carb Protein Pizza Recipe
33. Chef Salad Meal Prep
28g protein, 281 calories. A classic chef salad prepared for macro friendly meal prep, featuring mixed greens, turkey, ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. Ideal for a balanced and convenient lunch.
Chef Salad Meal Prep Recipe
34. Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
30g protein, 186 calories. This macro friendly crockpot meal is a creamy and indulgent chicken dish with sundried tomatoes and parmesan. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
35. Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey
28g protein, 292 calories. A lighter take on the classic shepherd’s pie, using ground turkey and a creamy mashed potato or cauliflower topping.
Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe
36. Slow Cooker Pork Loin
39g protein, 277 calories. A tender and juicy pork loin cooked in the slow cooker with a flavorful marinade, ideal for a hands-off macro friendly dinner.
Slow Cooker Pork Loin Recipe
37. Pan Seared Shrimp
25g protein, 214 calories. Juicy pan-seared shrimp in a lemon butter garlic sauce is a quick recipe perfect for any meal or as a macro friendly appetizer.
Pan Seared Shrimp Recipe
38. Cream Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts
28g protein, 174 calories. Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy broccoli filling, offering a comforting macro friendly dinner.
Cream Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
39. Easy Sausage and Vegetable Sauté
24g protein, 324 calories in a double portion. This one-pan sausage and vegetable sauté is ready in under 30 minutes. Easy to modify for food allergies or preferences, this is a quick macro friendly recipe the whole family will love.
Easy Sausage and Vegetable Sauté Recipe
40. California Chicken Salad
38g protein, 350 calories. This macro friendly chicken salad recipe is full of juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt. Make this easy recipe for your lunch meal prep for the week!
California Chicken Salad Recipe
41. Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa
37g protein, 288 calories. This macro friendly salmon dish is restaurant-quality and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa Recipe
42. Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
42g protein, 303 calories. This delicious meal prep features flavorful, juicy chicken breast marinated in a healthy homemade teriyaki sauce and steamed vegetables.
Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Recipe
43. Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Veggies
32g protein, 342 calories in a double portion. This egg scramble with veggies and nutritional yeast is easy nutritious meal. This macro friendly meal is a great way to use leftover veggies, and it works well with egg whites, too!
Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Veggies Recipe
44. Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu
24g protein, 352 calories. This crispy tofu recipe is full of flavor and makes a great vegan macro friendly meal. This simple dinner can be prepared in an air fryer, pan fried, or baked in an oven.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu Recipe
45. Ricotta Tart with Rainbow Carrots
21g protein, 303 calories. A deliciously creamy, high-protein comfort food. This rainbow carrot ricotta tart is one of my favorite vegetarian macro friendly meals.
Ricotta Tart with Rainbow Carrots Recipe
46. Baked Turkey Meatballs
36g protein, 228 calories in a double portion. Lean ground turkey and parmesan cheese make these macro friendly meatballs a delicious meal plan option. A great choice for high protein meal prep dinners!
Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe
47. Easy Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
36g protein, 335 calories. This Chinese-style, low-carb chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a great healthier version of a take-out favorite. Made with skinless chicken breasts, a great lean protein choice. Pair this great recipe with cauliflower rice for a healthy macro friendly meal!
Easy Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
48. Spinach Protein Wraps
15g protein, 81 calories, and 1g net carb for the unfilled wrap. Perfect for a macro friendly lunch, these Spinach Protein Wraps have 15g protein and only 1g net carbs! Try this filled with red bell peppers, black beans, zucchini, red onion, and hummus for a delicious high protein lunch!
Spinach Protein Wraps Recipe
49. Keto Kung Pao Chicken
37g protein, 300 calories. This Keto Kung Pao Chicken has all the classic sweet, spicy, and salty flavors you love with fewer calories and carbs. Add this to your list of high protein dinners!
Keto Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
50. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
40g protein, 298 calories in a double portion. Simple ingredients with a spicy twist make this zucchini boat recipe a delicious option for low-carb diets. A great way to use leftover chicken, too! Filling, tasty, and ready in 30 mins.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
51. Chicken Detox Soup
38g protein and 272 calories in 2 cups. This easy chicken and vegetable soup recipe is comforting, flavorful, and loaded with protein. Great for macro friendly meal prep!
Chicken Detox Soup Recipe
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