High-protein Chick-fil-A preset orders
| Order | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Club + Mac & Cheese | 970 | 58g | Open in calculator |
| Nuggets (12-ct) + Kale Crunch | 500 | 43g | Open in calculator |
| Grilled Nuggets (12-ct) + Kale Crunch | 320 | 41g | Open in calculator |
| Grilled Nuggets (12-ct) + Fruit Cup | 260 | 39g | Open in calculator |
How to order high-protein at Chick-fil-A
One rule dominates: Grilled Nuggets are the best protein-per-calorie item in fast food — a 12-count is 38g of protein for 200 calories (5.3 cal per gram of protein, better than most protein shakes). Skip the fries when protein is the goal: Medium Waffle Fries add 420 calories with only 5g of protein. And watch sauces — Chick-fil-A Sauce alone is 140 calories with zero protein.
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FAQ
What is the highest-protein Chick-fil-A order?
A Grilled Chicken Club with a Mac & Cheese side reaches 58g of protein. For protein-per-calorie, nothing beats Grilled Nuggets — 38g for just 200 calories in a 12-count.
What's a good high-protein order under 400 calories?
Grilled Nuggets (12-count) with a Kale Crunch side: 320 calories, 41g protein.
How do these preset links work?
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