We’re in the midst of summer, and some of our diets are long gone. Our beach bods aren’t lookin’ so hot, our green smoothies are starting to taste like death, and my favorite saying ‘health is wealth’ has gone down the drain. But one thing remains the same — my immense craving for Chick-fil-A. I decided to do some digging and found eight healthy Chick-fil-A menu items you need to try.
Chick-fil-A is hands down my favorite fast-food joint, and their delicious chicken never gets old. To keep a healthy relationship with Chick-Fil-A (AKA Chick-fil-Bae), my Chick-n-Strips and I are going to have to break up and be replaced with one of the following.
All nutritional information is pulled from their website.
Egg White Grill
Chicken for breakfast? We can all agree that Chick-fil-A has completely revolutionized breakfast food. We still love our Chick-n-Minis, but the Egg White Grill is a much healthier option. It’s packed with flavor and won’t break your summer diet.
Calories: 300
Fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 31 grams
Protein: 25 grams
#SpoonTip: Breakfast is only served until 10:30 — rise and shine.
12-Count Grilled Nuggets
Melt-in-your-mouth grilled chicken is hard to come by, but Chick-fil-A has mastered it. Once you try their grilled nuggets, you might not switch back. There’s a 200-calorie difference between their regular chicken nuggets and their grilled chicken nuggets, but you won’t notice any lack in flavor.
Calories: 210
Fat: 5 grams
Carbs: 3 grams
Protein: 38 grams
#SpoonTip: Zesty Buffalo, Barbecue, Honey Mustard, and Sweet and Spicy Sriracha sauces are all under 50 calories. Sorry Chick-fil-A sauce lovers, I was let down too.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Without the Bun
With the bun, this sandwich is 440 calories. If you replace the bun with lettuce, you’ve got yourself a delicious grilled chicken sandwich that’s less than 200 calories. Since this meal is pretty low in calories, try adding a side salad or fruit.
Calories: 140
Fat: 3 grams
Carbs: 14 grams
Protein: 30 grams
Spicy Southwest Salad With Chili Lime Vinaigrette
This salad is to die for and has a kick all spicy food advocates will love. It’s packed with fresh corn, black beans, tomatoes, poblano chiles, bell peppers and is topped off with their famous spicy grilled chicken — you’ll be dreaming of this salad for weeks.
Calories: 350
Fat: 11 grams
Carbs: 36 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap
Three words: avocado lime dressing — this is what makes this wrap so damn delicious. This protein-packed wrap with a blend of fresh veggies will send you into wrap heaven.
Calories: 350
Fat: 14 grams
Carbs: 29 grams
Protein: 37 grams
Chicken Noodle Soup
No need to have a cold to eat this chicken noodle soup. A traditional favorite, but Chick-fil-A does it best. Tender and juicy chicken swimming in perfectly seasoned broth — 10/10.
Calories: 130
Fat: 2.5 grams
Carbs: 18 grams
Protein: 12 grams
#SpoonTip: Add a side salad or grilled nuggets for some extra fuel.
Superfood Side
Kale yeah, this side dish is packed with kale, broccolini, dried cherries, and a nut blend — YUM. Pair this superfood side with any of their meals to add some healthy greens.
Calories: 150
Fat: 9 grams
Carbs: 18 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Ice Dream Cone
I saved the best for last — I know what you’re thinking…ice cream? Healthy? Yes, Chick-fil-A did the unthinkable. Their Ice Dream is fairly low in calories but still has that homemade vanilla ice cream flavor everyone loves.
Calories: 260
Fat: 6 grams
Carbs: 45 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Chick-fil-A makes it easy to swap out your fried chicken meal for a healthier option without losing any of the flavor. It’s important to keep in mind that sauces add up, though. Just two Chick-fil-A sauces adds up to 280 calories. That’s an Ice Dream cone you could be enjoying instead! Next time you’re in the drive-thru, try one of these eight healthy Chick-fil-A menu items, and give Spoon TTU a shoutout when you do.