Best low-carb Chick-fil-A Order
The most protein with 20 grams of carbohydrate or fewer, counting total carbs as the restaurant publishes them, under 750 calories.
The order
Order 2 × Grilled Nuggets, Kale Crunch Side. That comes to 430 calories and 54g protein, with 50% of the calories coming from protein.
| Item | Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Nuggets | 2 × 8 count | 260 | 50g | 2g | 6g | |
| Kale Crunch Side | 112 g | 170 | 4g | 13g | 12g | |
| Total | Total | 430 | 54g | 15g | 18g | |
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.
Chick-fil-A Nuggets, Grilled Nuggets
380 calories, 52g protein, 12g carbs, 14g fat. Compared with the order above: −2g protein, −50 calories.
Swaps 2 × Grilled Nuggets for Chick-fil-A Nuggets, Grilled Nuggets; drops Kale Crunch Side.
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips, Grilled Nuggets
330 calories, 44g protein, 12g carbs, 12g fat. Compared with the order above: −10g protein, −100 calories.
Swaps 2 × Grilled Nuggets for Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips, Grilled Nuggets; drops Kale Crunch Side.
What would break it
These add the most carbohydrate for the least protein. Adding one to the order above takes it to:
- Fat-Free Honey Mustard Dressing: 37g carbs (0g protein added)
- Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries: 60g carbs (5g protein added)
- Chick-fil-A Sauce Flavored Waffle Potato Chips: 41g carbs (3g protein added)
- Original Flavor Waffle Potato Chips: 40g carbs (3g 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 750 calories or fewer and 20g of carbohydrate or fewer. 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 50 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.