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High-Protein Orders

These picks center protein first so you can keep meals satisfying without overthinking the menu. We prioritized practical chain orders that usually land at 30g protein or more and still fit a GLP-1 routine focused on steadier energy. Use these when you need reliable defaults that are easy to reorder quickly, and scan each order page for swap notes when appetite is lower than usual.

The Grilled House Zalad + Grilled Chicken Sandwich Only

Zaxby's

1030 cal · 86g protein

Pair these two official items when protein is the priority and a two-item order makes sense.

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Olive Garden

1630 cal · 84g protein

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli stays in the catalog because people still look for it, but the official numbers are heavy.

Chicken Alfredo (with grilled chicken)

Olive Garden

1480 cal · 79g protein

Chicken Alfredo (with grilled chicken) is the official lower-calorie Alfredo row compared with the crispy version.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken 9 oz

LongHorn Steakhouse

650 cal · 68g protein

Order the Parmesan Crusted Chicken 9 oz from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Texas Roadhouse

830 cal · 66g protein

Order the Grilled Salmon Salad from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Salmon & Shrimp Duo with Vegetables

Applebee's

600 cal · 65g protein

Combine blackened salmon, a grilled shrimp skewer, and fire-grilled vegetables for a high-protein surf-and-surf plate.

Grilled Chicken Margherita

Olive Garden

650 cal · 65g protein

Choose the Grilled Chicken Margherita if you want the highest-protein direct entree in this refreshed Olive Garden set.

Scallops & Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Broccoli

Bonefish Grill

720 cal · 63g protein

Order the Scallops & Shrimp with jasmine rice and broccoli exactly as listed in Bonefish's nutrition guide.

Victoria's Filet Mignon 8 oz

Outback Steakhouse

570 cal · 62g protein

Order the Victoria's Filet Mignon 8 oz from the current Outback Steakhouse menu.

USDA Choice Sirloin - 8 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

340 cal · 61g protein

Order the USDA Choice Sirloin - 8 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Mahi Mahi & Shrimp with Rice, Broccoli, and Mango Salsa

Bonefish Grill

770 cal · 61g protein

Order the Mahi Mahi & Shrimp with rice, broccoli, and mango salsa as listed in the official nutrition guide.

Lobster Tails Entree

Outback Steakhouse

490 cal · 60g protein

Order the Lobster Tails Entree from the current Outback Steakhouse menu.

Classic Wings 6pc (Plain)

Wingstop

540 cal · 60g protein

Order the Classic Wings 6pc (Plain) when you want the cleanest high-protein Wingstop row built from the official PDF.

Margarita Chicken & Black Beans

Chili's Grill & Bar

760 cal · 60g protein

This is a caution-heavy option for users who still want the signature margarita chicken but need more fiber and less fried food than other entrees.

The Grilled Cobb Zalad

Zaxby's

680 cal · 58g protein

Choose The Grilled Cobb Zalad when you want the highest-protein salad on the page.

Lasagna Classico with Salad

Olive Garden

1010 cal · 56g protein

Lasagna Classico with Salad is the classic full-plate combination in this refreshed set.

The Garden House Zalad + Grilled Chicken Sandwich Only

Zaxby's

880 cal · 55g protein

Pair these two official items when you want a smaller two-item build than the heavier sandwich-plus-salad combinations.

Dave's Double

Wendy's

879 cal · 54g protein

Order Dave's Double when you want the highest-protein burger in this rebuild, but expect the heaviest calorie and fat load.

Lasagna Classico

Olive Garden

940 cal · 54g protein

Lasagna Classico is the official baked lasagna row and a useful reference point for pasta-heavy orders.

Chicken Scampi with Broccoli

Olive Garden

1200 cal · 54g protein

Chicken Scampi with Broccoli is a direct component sum, not a guessed restaurant hack.

Margarita Grilled Chicken (No Rice)

Chili's Grill & Bar

410 cal · 52g protein

Margarita Grilled Chicken. Request glaze on the side or light. Side: Double Steamed Broccoli (instead of rice).

Herb-Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Salad

Olive Garden

830 cal · 52g protein

Herb-Grilled Salmon with broccoli and salad is the cleanest official salmon combo in the refreshed set.

Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos

First Watch

1000 cal · 52g protein

Order the Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos from the official menu.

Double Protein Bowl - Chicken

QDOBA

700 cal · 51g protein

Choose the official Double Protein Bowl - Chicken row from QDOBA's nutrition PDF.

Ancho Salmon & Asparagus

Chili's Grill & Bar

655 cal · 50g protein

If you want the ancho salmon, asparagus is a better companion than heavier starches, but the glaze still makes this a situational pick.

Ancho Salmon & Broccoli

Chili's Grill & Bar

660 cal · 50g protein

If you want salmon at Chili's, pair Ancho Salmon with steamed broccoli and avoid the default starch-heavy setup when possible.

Sirloin Steak & Eggs

Denny's

770 cal · 50g protein

Choose Sirloin Steak & Eggs when protein matters more than calories or sodium.

Chicken Scampi

Olive Garden

1050 cal · 49g protein

Chicken Scampi is the official chicken pasta row that works well for broccoli swaps and combo tracking.

Atlantic Salmon + Steamed Broccoli

Bonefish Grill

560 cal · 48g protein

Order the simply grilled Atlantic salmon with steamed broccoli. Skip added sauces unless you specifically want them.

The Grilled House Zalad

Zaxby's

560 cal · 48g protein

Choose The Grilled House Zalad for a high-protein salad from the official guide.

Half Pound Roast Beef

Arby's

610 cal · 48g protein

Choose the Half Pound Roast Beef only when protein is the goal and the higher sodium load is acceptable.

Chicken Rice Bowl (w/o biscuit)

Bojangles

780 cal · 48g protein

Choose the official Chicken Rice Bowl (w/o biscuit) row from Bojangles' nutrition PDF.

Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt on Black Pepper Focaccia Round - Whole

Panera Bread

930 cal · 48g protein

Order the Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt on Black Pepper Focaccia Round - Whole from the current Panera menu.

Blackened Tenders 5 Pieces

Popeyes

280 cal · 47g protein

Order the Blackened Tenders 5 Pieces for the strongest protein total in the direct PDF rows.

Mahi-Mahi + Steamed Broccoli

Bonefish Grill

310 cal · 47g protein

Choose simply grilled mahi-mahi with steamed broccoli for the lightest seafood plate built from Bonefish's core components.

Victoria's Filet Mignon 6 oz

Outback Steakhouse

470 cal · 47g protein

Order the Victoria's Filet Mignon 6 oz from the current Outback Steakhouse menu.

Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Grilled Atlantic Salmon

Red Lobster

510 cal · 47g protein

Choose the official Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Grilled Atlantic Salmon row from Red Lobster's nutrition PDF.

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Red Lobster

650 cal · 47g protein

Choose the official Parmesan-Crusted Chicken row from Red Lobster's nutrition PDF.

USDA Choice Sirloin - 6 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

250 cal · 46g protein

Order the USDA Choice Sirloin - 6 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Texas Roadhouse

300 cal · 46g protein

Order the Grilled BBQ Chicken from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Sirloin, 7 oz.

Red Lobster

320 cal · 46g protein

Choose the official Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Sirloin, 7 oz. row from Red Lobster's nutrition PDF.

Classic Sirloin & Black Beans

Chili's Grill & Bar

380 cal · 46g protein

Choose the classic sirloin with black beans for a steadier protein-and-fiber plate than fries or loaded mash.

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Olive Garden

1170 cal · 46g protein

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno gives you the official baked-pasta option without inventing anything from the old corpus.

Dallas Filet - 6 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

270 cal · 45g protein

Order the Dallas Filet - 6 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Grilled Steak Medallions

The Cheesecake Factory

440 cal · 45g protein

Order the Grilled Steak Medallions exactly as listed in the official nutrition guide.

Ancho Salmon (Modified)

Chili's Grill & Bar

480 cal · 45g protein

Ancho Salmon. Request Light Glaze. CRITICAL SWAP: Sub standard Rice/Beans for Asparagus and a House Salad (No croutons/No dressing).

7-Pepper Sirloin Salad

LongHorn Steakhouse

490 cal · 45g protein

Order the 7-Pepper Sirloin Salad from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Guiltless Sirloin & House Salad

Chili's Grill & Bar

510 cal · 45g protein

Order the Guiltless Sirloin with a plain House Salad instead of fries or loaded sides. Keep dressing on the side.

SkinnyLicious Grilled Salmon

The Cheesecake Factory

590 cal · 45g protein

Order the SkinnyLicious Grilled Salmon straight from the official nutrition guide.

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Olive Garden

610 cal · 45g protein

Order the Herb-Grilled Salmon when you want one of Olive Garden's clearest official protein-first entrees.

Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia - Whole

Panera Bread

800 cal · 45g protein

Order the Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia - Whole from the current Panera menu.

Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken

Whataburger

430 cal · 44g protein

Order the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken when you want the highest-protein salad row from the official PDF.

Blackened Salmon & Side Caesar

Applebee's

510 cal · 44g protein

Choose blackened salmon with a side Caesar salad and keep dressing off the salad to avoid a much heavier plate.

Bootlegger Club (8-inch)

Jimmy John's

680 cal · 44g protein

Choose the Bootlegger Club 8-inch only if the higher sodium load is acceptable.

6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli

Applebee's

350 cal · 43g protein

Order Applebee's 6 oz. Top Sirloin with steamed broccoli and skip heavier sauces or mashed potato sides.

Blackened Cajun Salmon & House Salad

Applebee's

540 cal · 43g protein

Choose Blackened Cajun Salmon with a House Salad and keep dressing light or on the side. This works better than default starch-heavy plates.

Grilled Chicken Melt with Garden Salad

Whataburger

550 cal · 43g protein

Pair the Grilled Chicken Melt with a plain Garden Salad when you want a fuller meal built only from official rows.

Blackened Salmon and Rice Pilaf

Applebee's

570 cal · 43g protein

This is a more traditional salmon plate for users who still want a starch side without moving into the heaviest Applebee's combinations.

Chicken Queso Bowl

QDOBA

750 cal · 43g protein

Choose the official Chicken Queso Bowl row from QDOBA's nutrition PDF.

Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl

CAVA

800 cal · 43g protein

Choose the official Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl row from CAVA's nutrition PDF.

Grilled Chicken & Garden Salad

Applebee's

340 cal · 42g protein

Grilled Chicken Breast with a side House Salad. Ask for oil and vinegar or lemon instead of creamy dressing. No croutons.

Top Sirloin & Green Beans

Applebee's

340 cal · 42g protein

Build a steak plate with the 6 oz. top sirloin and garlic green beans instead of heavier starch sides.

Grilled Chicken & Tomato Soup Cup

Applebee's

360 cal · 42g protein

Pair grilled chicken breast with a cup of tomato basil soup when you want something warm and straightforward.

Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken

Culver's

360 cal · 42g protein

Choose the official Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken row from Culver's nutrition PDF.

Guiltless Sirloin & Asparagus

Chili's Grill & Bar

395 cal · 42g protein

Choose the Guiltless 6 oz Sirloin with asparagus for one of the better lower-carb Chili's restaurant combinations.

Wrap Grilled Chicken

Subway

460 cal · 42g protein

Choose the Grilled Chicken Wrap when you want the highest-protein wrap in this rebuild.

Lighter Fare: 6 oz. Top Sirloin

Applebee's

540 cal · 42g protein

6 oz. Top Sirloin from the 'Lighter Fare' menu. Request steamed broccoli as the side. If not on Lighter Fare, swap potatoes for extra broccoli.

Blackened Cajun Salmon Plate

Applebee's

640 cal · 42g protein

Blackened Cajun Salmon. CRITICAL SWAP: Replace mashed potatoes with double steamed broccoli. Pair with water or unsweetened tea.

Chicken Pesto Caprese

Mendocino Farms

800 cal · 42g protein

Order the Chicken Pesto Caprese from the official Mendocino Farms nutrition guide.

Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli

Applebee's

290 cal · 41g protein

Grilled Chicken Breast with steamed broccoli is one of the cleanest high-protein Applebee's restaurant orders when appetite is low.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Culver's

390 cal · 41g protein

Choose the official Grilled Chicken Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.

Shrimp Power Platter

Luke's Lobster

480 cal · 41g protein

Stack the platter with grilled shrimp, roasted vegetables, and a lemon wedge for acidity.

Roasted Turkey Plate

Wawa

520 cal · 41g protein

Combine roasted turkey, quinoa, and greens for a balanced plate.

Peruvian Steak Sandwich

Mendocino Farms

780 cal · 41g protein

Order the Peruvian Steak Sandwich only when you want the steak sandwich exactly as listed in the official Mendocino guide.

Harissa Avocado Bowl

CAVA

830 cal · 41g protein

Choose the official Harissa Avocado Bowl row from CAVA's nutrition PDF.

Turkey Avo Salsa Verde

Mendocino Farms

840 cal · 41g protein

Order the Turkey Avo Salsa Verde from the official Mendocino Farms nutrition guide.

Nibblerz Only

Zaxby's

1030 cal · 41g protein

Choose Nibblerz Only when you want the largest simple snack-style row from page 1.

Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken - Whole

Panera Bread

500 cal · 40g protein

Order the Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken - Whole from the current Panera menu.

Grilled Fish & Broccoli Medley

Chili's Grill & Bar

530 cal · 40g protein

Build a medley with grilled salmon, seasonal vegetables, and a mini house salad for a balanced sit-down dinner.

Whatachick'n Bites with Garden Salad

Whataburger

550 cal · 40g protein

Pair the 6-piece Whatachick'n Bites with a plain Garden Salad when you want a higher-protein combo built from official components.

Chicken + Rice Bowl

CAVA

700 cal · 40g protein

Choose the official Chicken + Rice Bowl row from CAVA's nutrition PDF.

The Farm Club

Mendocino Farms

760 cal · 40g protein

Order The Farm Club from the official Mendocino Farms nutrition guide.

Harvest Bowl

Sweetgreen

760 cal · 40g protein

Order the Harvest Bowl from the current Sweetgreen menu.

Double-Double with Mustard and Ketchup + Fries

In-N-Out Burger

910 cal · 40g protein

Combine the Double-Double with mustard and ketchup with French Fries for a classic official burger-and-fries order.

Guiltless 6 oz. Sirloin with Avocado

Chili's Grill & Bar

360 cal · 39g protein

6 oz. Classic Sirloin with Grilled Avocado from the 'Guiltless Grill' menu. Side: Steamed Broccoli (No butter). Drink: Raspberry Sparkling Water.

Sheetz Quick Combo

Sheetz

515 cal · 39g protein

Pair a grilled chicken wrap with a side greens cup and unsweet iced tea.

Wawa Quick Combo

Wawa

515 cal · 39g protein

Sub sandwich, side salad, and unsweet tea make a fast balanced meal.

Classic Beef Bowl and Slice of American Cheese

Portillo's

530 cal · 39g protein

Pair the Classic Beef Bowl with a Slice of American Cheese.

Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club

Jack in the Box

540 cal · 39g protein

Order the Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club for the strongest sandwich protein option in this Jack in the Box rebuild.

Grilled Turkey

Red Robin

790 cal · 39g protein

Order Grilled Turkey if you want a burger-style turkey option with solid protein.

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing

Portillo's

360 cal · 38g protein

Order the Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing.

Lean Trio Plate

Applebee's

470 cal · 38g protein

Combine a small grilled chicken breast with house salad (light dressing) and a side of steamed broccoli for a balanced lean trio.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Only

Zaxby's

470 cal · 38g protein

Choose Grilled Chicken Sandwich Only for a grilled handheld with strong protein.

Double Roast Beef

Arby's

510 cal · 38g protein

Choose the Double Roast Beef when you want a higher-protein roast beef sandwich from the official nutrition guide.

Chicken Pesto Parm

Sweetgreen

510 cal · 38g protein

Order the Chicken Pesto Parm from the current Sweetgreen menu.

SkinnyLicious Turkey & Avocado Sandwich

The Cheesecake Factory

550 cal · 38g protein

Order the SkinnyLicious Turkey & Avocado Sandwich from the official nutrition guide.

Classic Bone-In Wings 6 Pieces

Popeyes

650 cal · 38g protein

Order the Classic Bone-In Wings 6 Pieces if you want the bigger wing portion and do not mind the sodium load.

Turkey & Cheddar on Country Rustic Sourdough - Whole

Panera Bread

790 cal · 38g protein

Order the Turkey & Cheddar on Country Rustic Sourdough - Whole from the current Panera menu.

Flo's Filet 6 oz.

LongHorn Steakhouse

330 cal · 37g protein

Order the Flo's Filet 6 oz. from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Wild Alaska Salmon Dinner

Denny's

540 cal · 37g protein

Choose the Wild Alaska Salmon dinner if you want a direct seafood entree with a moderate calorie count.

SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad

The Cheesecake Factory

570 cal · 37g protein

Order the SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad as listed in the official nutrition guide.

Greek Salad Bowl

CAVA

580 cal · 37g protein

Choose the official Greek Salad Bowl row from CAVA's nutrition PDF.

Steak + Harissa Bowl

CAVA

610 cal · 37g protein

Choose the official Steak + Harissa Bowl row from CAVA's nutrition PDF.

Smoky BBQ Brioche Sandwich

Mendocino Farms

670 cal · 37g protein

Order the Smoky BBQ Brioche Sandwich from the official Mendocino Farms nutrition guide.

Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger

Red Robin

860 cal · 37g protein

Order the Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger if you want the standard full-size burger option.

Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger with Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea

Red Robin

860 cal · 37g protein

Pair the Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger with Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea to avoid a sugary drink add-on.

Renegade Sirloin 6 oz.

LongHorn Steakhouse

320 cal · 36g protein

Order the Renegade Sirloin 6 oz. from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Pasta e Fagioli with Salad and Chicken

Olive Garden

350 cal · 36g protein

Soup, salad, and grilled chicken gives you a cleaner combo than the heavier pasta entrées.

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Sheetz

420 cal · 36g protein

Ask for the wrap without cheese and extra lettuce.

Turkey Hoagie

Wawa

420 cal · 36g protein

Opt for light mayo, plenty of spinach, and skip chips.

Single SmokeShack

Shake Shack

570 cal · 36g protein

Order the Single SmokeShack only when you specifically want the pepper-and-bacon signature build from the official menu.

Avocado Bacon Burger, Single

Shake Shack

610 cal · 36g protein

Order the Avocado Bacon Burger, Single when you want the richer avocado-and-bacon burger from the official Shake Shack guide.

Chicken Purple Rice Bowl with Yum Yum Sauce

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

620 cal · 36g protein

Build a bowl with purple rice, chicken, roasted sesame broccoli, corn, pickled red onion, and yum yum sauce.

Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 6 oz

Outback Steakhouse

330 cal · 35g protein

Order the Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 6 oz from the current Outback Steakhouse menu.

Steak Romaine Bowl with Spicy Mayo

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

510 cal · 35g protein

Build a bowl with crispy romaine, steak, black beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, kimchi, and spicy mayo.

Chicken Sesame Crunch

Sweetgreen

615 cal · 35g protein

Order the Chicken Sesame Crunch from the current Sweetgreen menu.