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The dishes people order most, written for a home stove, with more protein per calorie. 45 dishes; 42 meet our high-protein rule.

Most protein per dollar here: Chicken and Waffles (about 24 g per $1), Chicken Piccata (about 23 g per $1) and Chicken Biryani (about 20 g per $1).

One bowl of kung pao chicken: bite-size seared chicken thigh pieces in a dark soy glaze with roasted peanuts, red and green bell pepper squares, short scallion lengths and a few whole… (AI-generated photo)56g proteinKung Pao Chicken30 min · 720 kcal · about $3.32One bowl of Mongolian beef: thin seared flank steak strips in a dark soy-garlic glaze with soft sliced onion and plenty of long scallion pieces, beside a neat mound of white jasmine rice (AI-generated photo)62g proteinMongolian Beef30 min · 710 kcal · about $6.83One serving of crispy lemon chicken: golden panko-crusted chicken pieces lightly coated in a pale lemon glaze with thin lemon slices and scallion rings, beside a neat mound of white rice (AI-generated photo)72g proteinCrispy Lemon Chicken43 min · 670 kcal · about $3.59One bowl of black pepper steak: thin seared sirloin strips coated in a dark peppery sauce with wedges of yellow onion and red and green bell pepper, beside a neat mound of white jasmine rice (AI-generated photo)49g proteinBlack Pepper Steak Stir-Fry25 min · 550 kcal · about $6.93One bowl of chicken lo mein: soy-glazed egg noodles tossed with thin chicken strips, shredded cabbage, carrot ribbons, sliced mushrooms and scallions (AI-generated photo)56g proteinChicken Lo Mein25 min · 540 kcal · about $4.23One bowl of Sichuan peppercorn shrimp: seared pink shrimp in a light red chili glaze with bright green edamame, scallion lengths and a few dried red chilies, beside a neat mound of white… (AI-generated photo)44g proteinSzechuan Peppercorn Shrimp25 min · 530 kcal · about $6.89One plate of pad see ew: wide flat rice noodles with dark soy char marks, tender chicken slices, scrambled egg pieces and bright green broccoli florets (AI-generated photo)54g proteinPad See Ew with Chicken25 min · 580 kcal · about $3.45One plate of drunken noodles: wide rice noodles in a dark glaze with seared beef strips, red bell pepper, onion slices, wilted basil leaves and sliced red chilies (AI-generated photo)45g proteinDrunken Noodles with Beef25 min · 630 kcal · about $6.02One bowl of Thai basil chicken: browned minced chicken with wilted basil, sliced red chilies and green beans, a crisp-edged fried egg with an orange yolk on top, beside a mound of white… (AI-generated photo)51g proteinThai Basil Chicken with Crispy Egg25 min · 660 kcal · about $4.26One bowl of panang chicken: tender chicken thigh pieces in a thick orange-red coconut curry with red bell pepper strips and a few torn basil leaves, beside a mound of white jasmine rice (AI-generated photo)52g proteinPanang Chicken30 min · 670 kcalOne bowl of grilled pork vermicelli: charred caramelized pork slices over thin white rice noodles with shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, carrot ribbons, bean sprouts, mint and cilantro… (AI-generated photo)51g proteinGrilled Pork Vermicelli Bowls30 min · 590 kcal · about $4.89One bowl of chicken pho: clear golden broth with soft white rice noodles, sliced poached chicken breast, thin onion slices, a nest of bean sprouts, Thai basil and cilantro, a lime wedge… (AI-generated photo)58g proteinChicken Pho40 min · 470 kcal · about $4.08One lemongrass chicken banh mi cut in half: a crusty golden roll filled with charred chicken thigh slices, pickled carrot and daikon matchsticks, cucumber spears, cilantro sprigs and… (AI-generated photo)40g proteinLemongrass Chicken Banh Mi30 min · 570 kcal · about $3.02One serving of chicken adobo: two glossy dark braised chicken thighs with whole garlic cloves and a bay leaf in a little tangy sauce, beside a mound of golden garlic rice scattered with… (AI-generated photo)73g proteinChicken Adobo with Garlic Rice45 min · 720 kcal · about $3.68One plate of chicken karaage: craggy golden fried chicken thigh pieces piled beside a mound of white rice and a small heap of finely shredded cabbage, a lemon wedge and a ramekin of… (AI-generated photo)49g proteinChicken Karaage with Spicy Mayo45 min · 650 kcal · about $2.75One bowl of gyudon: thin slices of simmered beef and soft golden onion over white rice, topped with a halved soft-boiled egg with a jammy yolk and a scatter of sliced scallions (AI-generated photo)56g proteinGyudon Beef Rice Bowls30 min · 660 kcal · about $7.30One bowl of miso chicken ramen: opaque golden miso broth, wavy wheat noodles, sliced poached chicken breast, two halved jammy soft-boiled eggs with deep orange yolks, sweet corn, wilted… (AI-generated photo)68g proteinMiso Chicken Ramen30 min · 560 kcal · about $4.83One bowl of sticky gochujang chicken: seared chicken thigh pieces in a thick glossy-free red-brown glaze, sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions, with bright green broccoli florets… (AI-generated photo)49g proteinSticky Gochujang Chicken25 min · 650 kcal · about $3.19One bowl of beef bibimbap: white rice topped with neat separate sections of seared marinated beef, dark green seasoned spinach, bean sprouts, julienned carrot, zucchini and sliced… (AI-generated photo)42g proteinBeef Bibimbap35 min · 490 kcal · about $4.83One bowl of chicken korma: tender chicken pieces in a pale golden creamy cashew sauce, a swirl of yogurt and a few cilantro leaves, beside a mound of fluffy basmati rice (AI-generated photo)63g proteinChicken Korma35 min · 590 kcal · about $3.32One bowl of chicken vindaloo: chicken thigh pieces in a deep brick-red spiced sauce with soft onion, a few cilantro leaves on top, beside a mound of basmati rice (AI-generated photo)47g proteinChicken Vindaloo55 min · 590 kcal · about $2.52One bowl of saag paneer: deep green creamy spiced spinach with golden seared paneer cubes and a small swirl of yogurt, beside a mound of basmati rice (AI-generated photo)34g proteinSaag Paneer25 min · 570 kcal · about $4.93One plate of chicken biryani: fluffy long-grain rice streaked yellow and white, mixed with spiced chicken pieces, crisp golden fried onions, mint and cilantro leaves, with a small… (AI-generated photo)54g proteinChicken Biryani1 h · 490 kcal · about $2.64Two chicken kathi rolls stacked on a plate, cut on the diagonal to show charred spiced chicken, a thin layer of egg, sliced red onion and bright green chutney inside a golden flatbread (AI-generated photo)57g proteinChicken Kathi Rolls30 min · 570 kcal · about $2.83Three corn tortilla tacos on a plate filled with saucy red shredded chile-tomato chicken, crumbled white queso fresco, thin red onion slices and cilantro, with lime wedges and a ramekin… (AI-generated photo)63g proteinChicken Tinga Tacos30 min · 570 kcal · about $3.25Three corn tortilla tacos on a plate filled with red-orange chili-charred pork, small seared pineapple chunks, finely diced white onion and cilantro, with lime wedges (AI-generated photo)49g proteinAl Pastor Pork Tacos30 min · 510 kcal · about $3.83One carnitas burrito cut in half and stacked to show crisp shredded pork, black beans, rice, melted cheese and salsa inside a golden flour tortilla (AI-generated photo)55g proteinPork Carnitas Burritos55 min · 680 kcal · about $3.98One air-fried chicken chimichanga, golden and blistered, cut in half to show shredded chicken, beans and melted cheese, topped with a spoon of green salsa verde and a dollop of yogurt (AI-generated photo)58g proteinAir Fryer Chicken Chimichangas35 min · 580 kcal · about $3.01One plate of sheet-pan chicken nachos: tortilla chips covered in melted cheese, seasoned chicken pieces, black beans, fresh tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, cilantro and dollops of… (AI-generated photo)56g proteinSheet Pan Chicken Nachos25 min · 590 kcal · about $3.20One plate of Peruvian roast chicken: two charred golden-red spiced chicken thighs with roasted potato chunks, a lime wedge and a small ramekin of pale green creamy jalapeño sauce (AI-generated photo)51g proteinPeruvian Chicken with Green Sauce50 min · 600 kcal · about $3.05One Cuban mojo pork sandwich cut on the diagonal, pressed flat with a crisp golden crust, layers of sliced roast pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese and dill pickle slices visible (AI-generated photo)56g proteinCuban Mojo Pork Sandwiches50 min · 650 kcal · about $4.42One plate of jerk chicken: two charred dark-red spiced chicken thighs with scallion pieces, beside a mound of coconut rice studded with red kidney beans and a lime wedge (AI-generated photo)52g proteinJerk Chicken with Rice and Peas45 min · 680 kcalThree corn tortilla fish tacos on a plate with golden panko-crusted cod pieces, purple-and-green cabbage slaw, white lime crema drizzled across and lime wedges (AI-generated photo)49g proteinBaja Fish Tacos with Lime Crema25 min · 440 kcal · about $5.56One plate of beef kofta: three charred spiced beef kofta logs on a swoosh of whipped white feta, a diced cucumber and tomato salad with parsley, and a warm folded pita (AI-generated photo)51g proteinBeef Kofta with Whipped Feta30 min · 580 kcal · about $5.43One plate of peri-peri chicken: two charred grilled chicken thighs brushed with bright red chili sauce, a lemon wedge, a mound of white rice and a ramekin of extra red sauce (AI-generated photo)47g proteinFlame-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken40 min · 600 kcal · about $2.66Two square slices of Detroit-style pan pizza on a plate: thick airy crust with dark crisp cheese edges, browned crumbled fennel sausage and two stripes of red tomato sauce on top (AI-generated photo)46g proteinDetroit-Style Sausage Pan Pizza50 min · 690 kcalTwo slices of BBQ chicken pizza on a plate: golden crust, glossy-free dark barbecue sauce, seared chicken pieces, melted mozzarella, thin red onion rings and fresh cilantro leaves (AI-generated photo)46g proteinBBQ Chicken Pizza30 min · 590 kcalOne plate of chicken piccata: two golden seared chicken cutlets in a pale lemon-butter sauce with capers and chopped parsley, lemon slices, beside a twirl of spaghetti (AI-generated photo)59g proteinChicken Piccata25 min · 520 kcal · about $2.60Two Nashville hot chicken sliders on a small plate: craggy deep red-orange glazed crispy chicken pieces on soft golden slider buns with dill pickle slices and creamy white slaw (AI-generated photo)50g proteinNashville Hot Chicken Sliders45 min · 550 kcal · about $2.66One mushroom Swiss burger on a small plate: a toasted bun, a single thick seared beef patty, a slice of Swiss cheese softly draped over the edge, a generous layer of browned sliced… (AI-generated photo)48g proteinMushroom Swiss Burgers25 min · 520 kcal · about $4.69One patty melt cut on the diagonal and stacked on a small plate: crisp golden griddled rye bread, a seared beef patty, melted Swiss and a layer of jammy caramelized onions (AI-generated photo)53g proteinPatty Melts30 min · 610 kcal · about $4.97One French dip sandwich on a small plate: a toasted crusty roll packed with thin tender beef slices under melted provolone, with a small cup of dark beef jus beside it (AI-generated photo)53g proteinFrench Dip Sandwiches25 min · 600 kcal · about $6.89One plate of fish and chips: two golden panko-crusted cod fillets, a pile of crisp potato wedges, a small mound of bright green peas, a lemon wedge and a ramekin of creamy tartar sauce… (AI-generated photo)45g proteinAir Fryer Fish and Chips45 min · 550 kcal · about $4.98One plate of chicken and waffles: a golden square waffle topped with three crispy panko chicken tenders, a drizzle of amber maple syrup and a small ramekin of hot sauce (AI-generated photo)59g proteinChicken and Waffles40 min · 570 kcal · about $2.49One chopped cheese sandwich on a small plate: a soft hero roll stuffed with chopped browned beef and onions under melted American cheese, shredded lettuce and tomato slices (AI-generated photo)53g proteinChopped Cheese Sandwiches15 min · 630 kcal · about $5.10

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