4 Simple, Protein-Packed Meals Any Man Can Master

1. SOFT FISH TACOS

This cracker of a meal from Tim Robards, author of the 7:2:1 Plan, is perfect for a quiet midweek feed at home and even better for a big weekend bash with mates. 

The fish, yoghurt and crumbled goat’s cheese provide spadeloads of protein, the avocado bumps up the micronutrient profile and the cabbage brings the gut-filling fibre. Win-win-win.

2. TURMERIC CHICKEN WINGS

This recipe comes from Luke Hines – a man who’s laser-cut six-pack indicates he knows a thing or two about eating for aesthetics.

According to Hines, chicken wings are a great option for the time-poor man as they’re loaded with protein, affordable and super-tasty.

Meanwhile, the turmeric – which stands front and centre in the flavour profile of this dish – is rich in antioxidants and has also been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Perfect if your lunch session at the squat rack has left you in all sorts of strife…

3. ULTIMATE CHICKEN BURGER WITH WEDGES

What man doesn’t like a burger? Fortunately, this version from Time Robards will carry you towards your fitness goals – not away from them.

Again, the chicken fillet and egg bring the protein while the avocado, spinach, red onion and zucchini bring the micronutrients.

And if you’re worried about the carb load you can always swap in iceberg lettuce leaves for the bun…

4. SEMINYAK BABI GULING

Luke Hines stumbled on this dish – usually made with a suckling pig – when he first travelled to Bali. “I can’t get enough of its aromatic flavours,” he says.

A great option for when you want to impress a special guest while still catering to your muscle’s needs, this one-pan meal packs a motherlode of protein via the pork belly, while the parsnips bring fibre.

True, this dish will take a little longer than 20 minutes to prepare (put the pork in the fridge before you leave for work in the morning) but the added time in the oven will be worth it.

One for the gourmand gym-goer.