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9 Protein-Packed Grilling Recipes Under 500 Calories

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These delicious grilling recipes feature lean proteins like chicken and fish. From salads, to burgers (and even vegetarian flatbread) they deliver a boost of flavor and contain up to 47 grams of protein per serving.

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1. GRILLED HONEY-LIME CHICKEN WITH COWBOY CAVIAR | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 357; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Sodium: 334mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 37g

2. GRILLED CHICKEN, LENTIL AND PEACH SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 258; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 19g

3. NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD BURGERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 319; Total Fat: 14; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 184mg; Sodium: 443mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 38g

4. PERUVIAN QUINOA SALAD WITH GRILLED SKIRT STEAK | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 488; Total Fat: 24g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrates: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 2g; Protein 24g

5. GRILLED SHRIMP & CUCUMBER GAZPACHO | IVY MANNING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 318; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Cholesterol: 183mg; Sodium: 572mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g

6. GRILLED CORN & ZUCCHINI FLATBREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 246; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 7mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 9g

7. LEMONY CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SQUASH SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 444; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Sodium: 537mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 47g

8. FLANK STEAK WITH AVOCADO SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 232; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 340mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 27g

9. CHICKEN BANH MI SANDWICHES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 381; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 76mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 35g

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