High-Protein Beef & Chicken Power Bowl with Potato Wedges and Chocolate Apple Bun
Packed with muscle-building proteins and energizing carbs, this High-Protein Beef & Chicken Power Bowl with Potato Wedges and Chocolate Apple Bun is built for those looking to gain healthy weight and boost overall nutrition—especially teens striving for growth and recovery. It’s a visually inviting plate featuring a hearty mix of pasta and rice, savory roasted beef and chicken, crispy potato wedges, and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad for vibrant crunch and added micronutrients. The meal finishes with a creative dessert: a sandwich bun loaded with apple slices and a rich chocolate bar—a sweet-and-satisfying way to top up magnesium, tryptophan, and energy. Designed for easy prep and maximum taste, this recipe is the perfect combination of comfort food and performance nutrition, helping support strength, mood, and better sleep.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
60 min
Yield
3 servings
Serving Size
1 fullmealbowlsideanddessert (590 grams)
Penne Pasta
Can substitute with whole wheat or protein-enriched pasta for more protein/micronutrients
Recommended Brand: Barilla
Jasmine Rice
Rinsed
Russet Potato
Scrubbed, cut into wedges
Chicken Breast
Skinless, boneless, diced into bite-sized pieces
Lean Ground Beef (90% lean)
Olive Oil
For sauteing & roasting potatoes
Cucumber
Sliced thin for salad
Roma Tomato
Diced for salad
Apple
Cored, sliced thick into rounds
Milk Chocolate Bar
For dessert bun; can substitute with dark or protein-fortified chocolate
Recommended Brand: Lindt
Sandwich Bun
Any soft bun; can substitute with whole wheat or protein bun
Salt
Black Pepper
Paprika
Steps
Nutrition Facts
Calories per Serving
885
Total Fat
28g
Saturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
110mg
Sodium
850mg
Total Carbohydrates
109g
Dietary Fiber
10g
Soluble Fiber
3g
Insoluble Fiber
7g
Total Sugars
19g
Added Sugars
0g
Sugar Alcohols
0g
Protein
49g
Calcium
190mg
Iron
7.5mg
Potassium
1600mg
Vitamin A
650mcg
Vitamin C
24mg
Phosphorus
550mg