Protein troubles

I find it tough to reach high protein goals on a decent deficit without going the protein shake / powder / bar route to supplement my meals (or otherwise seriously undercutting my other macronutrient goals in pursuit of protein). A decent protein powder in water can add a lot of protein with a min of calories. A protein bar can add a fair bit of protein and gives me a more sated feeling than a powder shake does. I want to get enough fat and carbs, and I like to indulge in things like sugary coffee creamer and booze, and I find I need protein supplements to meet these sometimes conflicting goals. So I drink low-cal protein shakes and have a protein bar every so often.

I enjoy beef jerky, you can make egg/cheese sandwiches. I do enjoy cottage cheese. Broccoli has a lot of leucine.. I mean people are going to suggest like protein bars and shakes, but they're not super necessary unless you really don't feel like eating.

I like to cook Quinoa and add low sodium black beans and then for flavor use Frank's Buffalo Hot Wing sauce which has 0 calories but gives a ton of flavor!

I have the same issue. Since deciding to make the excellent choice to up my protein, I eat a lot more fish, chicken, and eggs (usually 3 egg whites plus one whole egg). I also supplement with all natural protein powder (look carefully at the ingredient labels though. I pay particular attention to the scoop size (example 30g) and compare it with the amount of protein (some May only have 15g of protein in that 30g scoop, I go for the ones with the most per scoop. You have to decide if you want the other stuff they put in there if it's a lower ratio, often sugar and maltodextrin).

for more protein I have a Quest bars.

Eggs/egg whites
Cottage cheese
Greek yogurt
Protein powders/bars
Fish
Meats
Seafood

Chicken breast!