The Most Delicious High Protein & Low Carb Dinners

Finding high-protein and low-carb dinners that actually taste good can be quite a challenge. But here, we have found some of the tastiest dinners that fit your health goals without being boring or bland! If you’re looking for high protein with all the flavor, you have clicked on the right place!  

Chicken Meatballs And Zoodles  

A twist on an Italian classic. Not only are you going low carb with the zucchini noodles, but you’re also getting a ton of lean protein from the chicken meatballs.  

Spiralize three large zucchini and place them in a large mixing bowl with a touch of salt to allow the zucchini to lose some moisture. In a separate mixing bowl, add ground chicken, ¼ cup oatmeal, finely diced onion, crushed garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, ½ cup parmesan cheese, and one egg. Mix and form into 2-inch balls.  

In a skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides. Add the zoodles and allow everything to cook together. Here is where you can get creative—add your favorite marinara sauce or just squeeze some fresh lemon and sprinkle some parmesan cheese.  

Pan Seared Salmon With Cauliflower Rice  

Salmon is packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for keeping our bodies fit and active. Add some cauliflower rice, and you have a complete and delicious meal.  

Season a salmon filet with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Heat a skillet, add a touch of olive oil, and allow it to get hot. Place the salmon skin side down and let the skin become crisp. Once the skin is crispy, flip the salmon over and allow it to finish cooking.  

In another skillet, toss a bag of frozen cauliflower rice with butter, salt, pepper, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon. Place the cauliflower rice on a plate and serve the salmon on top. This meal takes less than 20 minutes and is absolutely mouthwatering.  

Lemon Chicken Picatta  

It’s no secret how great of a protein source chicken is, so flavoring a typical chicken breast and turning it into something oh-so-tasty is a plus!  

Typically, it is dredged in flour and then fried, so we will skip that step in this version. Instead, just season your chicken breast with salt and pepper, sear it in a pan until both sides have browned, and remove it from the pan. In the same pan, add a knob of butter and a bit of freshly crushed garlic and cook until fragrant. Add in ½ cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Once you have up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, add capers, lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley. Place the chicken back into the pan and cover to allow it to finish cooking.  

Serve with a freshly dressed arugula salad for a tasty low-carb and high-protein dinner!  

Wrapping Up The Best High Protein and Low Carb Dinner Ideas  

Losing the carbs doesn’t mean your dinner has to lack flavor! With these dinner ideas, you’ll be sticking to your health goals without missing anything at all.