Quick answer
Start with Clean Juice
Order Green Gains from Clean Juice's official nutrition guide when you want a higher-protein smoothie that can stand in as a meal.
500 cal · 49g protein · 6g fat
Best High-Protein Restaurant Picks in Chicago
Start here when you want the strongest high-protein restaurant picks in Chicago.
12 restaurants, 35 matching orders, and the quickest starting point below.
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Best orders in Chicago
Clean Juice
Green Gains
500 cal · 49g protein · 6g fat
Order Green Gains from Clean Juice's official nutrition guide when you want a higher-protein smoothie that can stand in as a meal.
Culver's
Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken
360 cal · 42g protein · 15g fat
Choose the official Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Culver's
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
390 cal · 41g protein · 8g fat
Choose the official Grilled Chicken Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Carl's Jr.
5-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
440 cal · 41g protein · 21g fat
Order the 5-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders. 41g protein at 440 calories is an excellent ratio. Skip sides to keep it GLP-1 friendly.
Portillo's
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing
360 cal · 38g protein · 12g fat
Order the Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Fried Zucchini
730 cal · 37g protein · 25g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with fried zucchini instead of fries. The zucchini adds 7g fiber, making this a well-rounded 730-calorie meal.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Small Fries
680 cal · 36g protein · 20g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with a small fry. The chicken sandwich is extremely lean (5g fat), leaving room for a side. Total stays under 700 calories.
Carl's Jr.
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
400 cal · 33g protein · 5g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Only 5g fat with 33g protein — one of the leanest fast food chicken sandwiches anywhere. Skip the fries.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Skinny Shrimp Benny
580 cal · 33g protein · 25g fat
Choose Skinny Shrimp Benny from Another Broken Egg Cafe's official nutrition PDF for a published breakfast plate with exact macros.
Culver's
Beef Pot Roast Sandwich
410 cal · 31g protein · 16g fat
Choose the official Beef Pot Roast Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Best restaurants for high protein in Chicago
Carl's Jr.
8 matching orders for this need
Culver's
6 matching orders for this need
Portillo's
5 matching orders for this need
Church's Texas Chicken
3 matching orders for this need
BIGGBY Coffee
2 matching orders for this need
Bruegger's Bagels
2 matching orders for this need
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
2 matching orders for this need
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
2 matching orders for this need
Chicago topic FAQs
Where should I start in Chicago?
Start with the quick answer at the top, then compare the next few orders if the first one does not fit today.
Is there a broader high-protein picks guide?
Yes. Use the topic hub when you want more restaurants beyond this city.
How were these restaurant picks chosen?
The list favors restaurants with practical orders for this need, then shows the strongest matches first.