Quick Proteins

Your go-to building blocks of a tasty meal. These simple, speedy protein recipes are perfect for low-energy days or when you just need to get food on the plate—fast. Think crispy chicken thighs, succulent salmon, or juicy air fryer prawns. No fuss. No faff. Just solid, tasty fuel that works with whatever else you’ve got. For a super easy meal just combine a simple protein with some glorious grains and one of our versatile veg recipes.

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Air Fryer Chicken Bites (Frozen)

This is the definition of future-you self-care. These chicken bites are prepped in advance, frozen raw with your favourite seasoning, and ready to throw in the air fryer—no defrosting needed. They cook straight from frozen in under 15 minutes, giving you crispy, juicy protein with zero stress. Perfect for low-energy days when your brain just needs a win.

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Air Fryer Chicken Bites (fresh)

These juicy little bites are fast, crispy, and packed with flavour—perfect for ADHD brains that want protein now. No bones, no prep stress—just quick seasoning, 8–10 minutes in the air fryer, and you’ve got a modular meal base that works with anything.

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Crispy Pan Fried Salmon

Need a dinner that feels like a win? This crispy pan-fried salmon delivers golden skin, juicy flakes, and real satisfaction—fast. Just one pan, no defrosting, and it’s packed with protein to keep your energy steady and your brain fuelled for whatever comes next.

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Air Fryer Salmon Fillets from Frozen

This is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward ADHD dinner hero. Take a salmon fillet straight from the freezer, pop it in the air fryer for crispy, golden,flaky salmon fillets. No defrosting, no stress—just a delicious, nutritious base for your mealn. It’s protein-rich, packed with omega-3s, and endlessly pairable with your favourite veg, grains and flavour bombs.

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Quick and Easy Airfryer Salmon Fillets (Fresh)

This is salmon at its easiest and most rewarding. Flaky, buttery salmon with a crispy skin in under 10 minutes. Despite it's simplicity it feels like a treat every time, whether you're eating it hot off the tray or cold with a fork straight from the fridge. There’s no marinating, no fuss, and no mess—just satisfying texture, bold natural flavour, and a huge win for your dopamine

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (From Frozen)

Got nothing in the fridge? No worries. These chicken thighs go straight from freezer to table in around 30 minutes, delivering crispy skin and juicy meat without any prep stress. High in lean protein, they keep your brain happy, your mood stable, and your energy steady—even on your most scattered days.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Fresh)

Juicy, crispy chicken thighs from fresh in under 20 minutes—perfect when your brain needs minimal effort and maximum reward. Lean protein like chicken thighs fuels your brain by supporting focus and mood, while keeping your energy stable. Simple seasoning means zero stress, while the air fryer ensures delicious, consistent results every time. Easy, tasty, and nutritious—the perfect ADHD-friendly protein base.

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Gochujang Salmon

This Gochujang Salmon is everything your ADHD brain craves - It's bold, spicy-sweet flavor, crispy edges, and juicy salmon inside. It’s fast, high-protein, and so satisfying that you’ll feel like a kitchen genius with barely any effort. On top of that salmon is a great source of Omega-3 which helps improve ADHD symptoms and regulate impulsivity.

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Garlic Butter Salmon

This delicious Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick, flavour-packed protein that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch. It’s pan-fried or air-fried for minimal effort and loaded with omega-3s to fuel your brain.

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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

This Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a quick, flavour-packed protein that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch. It’s pan-fried or air-fried for minimal effort and packed with protein to keep you full.

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