Best bulking Chick-fil-A Order
A big meal of 1,000 to 1,400 calories built to carry as much protein as possible, so a surplus is not just extra fries.
The order
Order 2 × Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack, Chicken Tortilla Soup. That comes to 1,390 calories and 99g protein, with 28% of the calories coming from protein.
| Item | Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack | 2 × 1 sandwich | 1040 | 74g | 90g | 44g | |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | 265 g | 350 | 25g | 39g | 11g | |
| Total | Total | 1390 | 99g | 129g | 55g | |
Add these freely
None of these adds more than 30 calories, so they barely move the total: Zesty Buffalo Sauce (25), Light Italian Dressing (25).
2 other options
Each one is the best order built around a different main choice, so you can pick by taste.
Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack, Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich, Chicken Tortilla Soup
1,370 calories, 98g protein, 136g carbs, 50g fat. Compared with the order above: −1g protein, −20 calories.
Swaps 2 × Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack for Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack, Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich.
2 × Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich, Chicken Tortilla Soup
1,350 calories, 97g protein, 143g carbs, 45g fat. Compared with the order above: −2g protein, −40 calories.
Swaps 2 × Grilled Chicken Club w/ Colby Jack for 2 × Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich.
What would break it
These add the most calories for the least protein. Adding one to the order above takes it to:
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing: 1,700 calories (1g protein added)
- Creamy Salsa Dressing: 1,680 calories (1g protein added)
- Garden Herb Ranch Dressing: 1,670 calories (1g protein added)
- Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing: 1,620 calories (0g protein added)
How this order was chosen
We tried every Chick-fil-A meal a person would realistically order from the published menu (entrée or salad, side, sauces, dressing) and kept the ones with between 1,000 and 1,400 calories. Among those, the order with the most protein wins, but an item only earns its place if it adds at least 1g of protein for every 100 calories. Without that rule the winner fills up with sides that add a gram or two of protein and a lot of calories. Drinks are left out; pair the meal with a zero-calorie one.
- Salads are listed without dressing. Add the one you will actually use; the creamy ones are around 300 calories.
- Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays.
Nutrition from Zolt's Chick-fil-A menu data, last reviewed 2026-08-19. Portions in the restaurant vary, so log what you were actually served.