Are you surprised to hear that some Chick-Fil-A menu items are actually healthy ? While their original fried chicken sandwiches and dipping chicken fingers might not make the cut, there are healthy items on the menu. Just switching from fried chicken to grilled chicken can make a huge difference and provide a healthy protein option. It not only cuts the calories, it cuts the fat and leaves you feeling less tired after you eat.
Have a breakfast option that’s nutritious and delicious.
A healthy breakfast is a good way to start the day. There’s nothing better than the Chick-Fil-A egg white grill. It’s low in calories with only 290 and has only 8 grams of fat. You’ll boost your protein intake with 26 grams, which can help you feel full the entire morning. Scrambled eggs, hash browns and two types of cheese blend in the hash brown scramble bowl. You can personalize it and make it healthier by including grilled fillet and removing the hash browns.
If you want a healthy lunch or dinner, try one of their salads.
Whether you choose the grilled chicken filet salad or the lemon kale Caesar salad with grilled nuggets, you’ll be opting for a healthy choice, just choose a vinaigrette for the grilled chicken filet salad and cut back on the salad dressing for the Caesar salad. The market salad has a wonderful mix of lean protein with fruit and vegetables and a little fat from the blue cheese. The spicy Southwest salad is another good option, but again, watch out for the dressing. It’s high in extra calories.
Side dishes provide extra fruit and nutrients.
The fruit cup is one option that is perfect for a healthy diet. It contains mandarin oranges, strawberries, apples and blueberries. It has 60 calories, has zero fat and even contains a gram of protein. Another fruity option for dessert is the Greek yogurt parfait. For an extra 210 calories, totaling 270, the Greek yogurt cup also includes fresh berries, nut harvest granola and of course, Greek yogurt, which is an excellent protein source.
- The Chick-Fil-A cool wrap is another healthy lunch or dinner option that’s not just healthy, but easy to eat on the go. It has 660 calories and contains grilled chicken, green leaf lettuce, Monterey Jack and cheddar rolled in a flaxseed flour flatbread.
- The grilled Chick-Fil-A nuggets are a healthy alternative to the fried nuggets and a good choice if you’re cutting carbs and calories. Just be mindful of the extra calories and fat in the sauces before you dip.
- If you have a hankering for fries that you just can’t shake, the waffle potato fries at Chick-Fil-A could be a better option. They have more potato than a thinner fry, so less fat. It’s not the best option, but better than regular fries.
- The kale crunch side salad can be a side, a mid-afternoon snack or a whole meal. Choose it instead of the regular side salad that adds avocado lime ranch dressing for an extra 310 calories.
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