High-protein diets are the new favorite of a significant cross-section of the health-conscious. The credit goes to how people’s perception of protein and other macronutrients has changed in recent years, based on studies that show the many benefits of a high-protein diet. Many people adapt their dietary regimes to include high-protein foods as an effective weight management tool. However, with a busy schedule, not many of us often have the luxury to prepare a high-protein meal from scratch.  

Today, we talk about effortless high-protein meal ideas for the health-conscious foodies who live a busy bee’s life, but do not wish to compromise nutrition or flavor. 

High-protein meal ideas with cultural food items

For food-loving, fitness-conscious people, the struggle is on two fronts. It is not limited to balancing an active and busy lifestyle with their health goals. It is also about exploring unique flavors to keep their taste buds thriving. 

This is where kebab and grill products from Kaiser & Colonel Kababz come in handy. It is high-protein cultural food preserved to recreate an authentic experience of Indian and Mediterranean flavors. You’ll find a wide range of kebabs and grill items that are ready to eat and require only minutes before you can serve. 

Build your high-protein meal ideas. Use our recommendations, or go any other way your palate prefers. Let one of these kebab and grill products occupy the center stage on your plate. Add healthy sides that complement the succulent, flavorful meaty treats. And you can rest assured, your quick and easy high-protein meal ideas do not compromise nutrition or taste. 

Here, it is pertinent to add that these products are made from ethically sourced hand-cut Zabiha Halal meats* of animals that are humanely treated, free-roaming, and raised on 100% vegetable feed, without antibiotics and growth hormones. The result is meat that is pure, more tender, and flavorful. 

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Plan your high-protein meal ideas with Kaiser & Colonel Kababz

Here are some kebab and grill favorites from Kaiser & Colonel Kababz, with a little about their nutritional content. We also have recommendations to build your healthy, high-protein meal ideas. Including tasty and wholesome sides from different food groups keeps you full for longer and ensures your body gets all the nutrients it needs. 

#1 – Chicken seekh kebab 

Colonel Kababz Chicken Seekh Kabab is made from ground chicken mixed with herbs and spices. An average serving of 2 kebabs packs around 14 grams of protein and costs 110 calories. Shallow frying produces the best results; however, if you’re on a weight loss program, bake them in a conventional oven or heat them in the microwave.

A Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and olives, tossed in a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, is a delicious way to add to the nutritional value of this kebab meal. Top the salad off with a helping of crumbled feta cheese for more protein and crunchy croutons for carbs.

#2 – Chicken kofta kebab 

Colonel Kababz Chicken Kofta Kabab is made from minced white chicken meat mixed with herbs and spices. An average serving of 2 kebabs delivers 10 grams of protein and 100 calories. The mildly spiced Lebanese-style kebabs are the most flavorful when you shallow fry them, but you can heat them in a conventional oven or microwave to avoid added fat intake. 

An excellent way to turn these chicken kofta kebabs into a full meal is to pair them with hummus and pita. These side dishes are high on carbs and plant-based protein and complement the meaty flavor of kebabs. Make a pita wrap and smear each bite with a generous dab of hummus. It’s a delicious and filling meal, and the best part is that it comes together within minutes!

#3 – Charcoal chicken kebab 

Kaiser’s Charcoal Chicken Kabab is made from minced white chicken meat mixed with herbs and spices. With 2 smoky, medium spicy kebabs per average serving, you get 10 grams of protein and 100 calories. You can prepare them anyway – shallow fry in a non-stick skillet, bake in the conventional oven, or heat in the microwave. 

These charred kebabs pair well with many side dishes – a couscous or tabbouleh salad,  or a simple cucumber and onion salad dressed in vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Wrap them in a pita, or lay them atop soft and fluffy white rice. Adding carbs and plant-protein to the kebabs makes it a fulfilling and flavorful high-protein meal. 

#4 – Chicken doner kebab 

Kaiser’s Chicken Doner Kabab is made from minced chicken meat mixed with Mediterranean herbs and spices, and cooked on a rotating skewer. The unhealthy fat drips off, leaving the mildly spiced kebabs lean and tasty. An average serving of 2 kebabs delivers 11 grams of protein for 100 calories. 

This world-favorite kebab is so versatile that you can plan a high-protein meal around it in many ways. Wrap the kebabs in pita or lay them over a bed of fluffy white rice, add fresh and crunchy veggies for a salad, and top up with pickled cucumbers, jalapenos, or chili peppers. A yogurt-based sauce like tzatziki will be the perfect complement if you prefer a dipping sauce.

#5 – Tandoori chicken tikka 

If you love Indian food, the Colonel Kababz Tandoori Chicken Tikka is just the dish for you. Seasoned, tender chicken pieces, flame-grilled in a tandoor. An ideal option for the fitness-conscious, its average 3-ounce serving packs 18 grams of protein in just 80 calories. The good thing is that whether you heat it in an air fryer, a conventional oven, or the microwave, it remains a low-calorie dish.

Pair the chicken tikka with grilled veggies and a piece of tandoori naan. The carbs from the naan are quick energy, and the fullness of veggies helps attain satiety and prevent snacking. White rice flavored with cumin (Jeera rice) is a befitting option to bread, and instead of grilled veggies, you can include a crunchy kachumber salad. There is no end to the dips that pair with the tikka – use yogurt-based ones like the classic raita or go for a tangy chutney. 

Concluding words…

Sticking to a diet plan, whether on a weight loss or weight management program, requires a lot of discipline. Perhaps our busy schedule is one of the biggest hindrances we face. More often than not, our time constraints force us to diverge from our thought-out dietary guidelines. Having premium-quality, high-protein, ready-to-eat foods in your freezer is one of the best solutions for such occasions. After all, eating healthy doesn’t have to be so complicated.