Irvine, CA
High-Protein • Low-Carb • Macro-Balanced
Institute of Culinary Education–trained Chef Alexander Zendejas has been crafting high-protein, macro-balanced dishes since 2010. After sharpening his knives (and skills) in fine-dining kitchens at Disneyland Resort, he launched Gourmet Gains to bring dialed-in flavor straight to your doorstep. Expect chef-made, protein-packed meals delivered every Sunday, with a carb-conscious menu that flips every two weeks—keeping your macros laser-aligned without the meal-prep grind.
Chef-built plans, macro-matched, and delivered fresh.
Fluffy pancakes layered with cinnamon protein frosting and cinnamon toast crunch.
470 Cal • 45 P • 50 C • 10 F
Protein Waffles paired with use protein frosting with coconut flakes
432 Cal • 42 P • 48 C • 8 F
A bold mix of beef chorizo, fluffy eggs, and garlic potatoes topped with red onions, spinach, and a savory green salsa
403 Cal • 22 P • 18 C • 27 F
Juicy steak served with fluffy mashed potatoes, garlic green beans with a side of chimichuri sauce
471 Cal • 40 P • 35 C • 19 F
Juicy steak served with fluffy mashed potatoes, garlic green beans with a side of chimichuri sauce
675 Cal • 64 P • 35 C • 31 F
Tender grilled salmon paired with fluffy tumeric rice with roasted Brussel sprouts, topped with a savory cajun sauce
466 Cal • 33 P • 34 C • 22 F
Tender grilled salmon paired with fluffy tumeric rice with roasted Brussel sprouts, topped with a savory cajun sauce
690 Cal • 53 P • 34 C • 38 F
Savory seasoned Shrimp on top of a bead fluffy rice paired with a bell peppers, broccoli and a delicious green sauce.
427 Cal • 31 P • 33 C • 19 F
Savory seasoned Shrimp on top of a bead fluffy rice paired with a bell peppers, broccoli and a delicious green sauce.
548 Cal • 50 P • 33 C • 24 F
Tender roasted chicken on top of a bed of chow mien noddles, paired with a. side of mushroom, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, toped with roasted sesame seeds and green onions.
475 Cal • 46 P • 48 C • 11 F
Tender roasted chicken on top of a bed of chow mien noddles, paired with a. side of mushroom, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, toped with roasted sesame seeds and green onions.
630 Cal • 69 P • 48 C • 18 F
Meatballs tossed with basil pesto paired with roasted green beans with a side of green beans
520 Cal • 36 P • 38 C • 24 F
Meatballs tossed with basil pesto paired with roasted green beans with a side of green beans
670 Cal • 58 P • 38 C • 30 F
Savory ground turkey served over decadent macaroni and cheese sauce paired with a side of broccoli topped with fresh chives
443 Cal • 35 P • 33 C • 19 F
Savory ground turkey served over decadent macaroni and cheese sauce paired with a side of broccoli topped with fresh chives
626 Cal • 56 P • 33 C • 30 F
Savory ground turkey served over decadent macaroni and cheese sauce paired with a side of broccoli topped with fresh chives
424 Cal • 40 P • 30 C • 16 F
Savory ground turkey served over decadent macaroni and cheese sauce paired with a side of broccoli topped with fresh chives
610 Cal • 64 P • 30 C • 26 F
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