High-protein orders at Chili's

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Chili's orders ranked by protein per calorie

  • Surf & Turf Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)10 oz14.7 g protein per 100 cal1,760 mg sodium
  • Classic Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)10 oz13.8 g protein per 100 cal950 mg sodium
  • Classic Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)6 oz13.6 g protein per 100 cal630 mg sodium
  • Guiltless Sirloin10 oz13.1 g protein per 100 cal1,310 mg sodium
  • Fajita Grilled Chicken (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)12.9 g protein per 100 cal2,180 mg sodium
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  • Guiltless Sirloin6 oz12.7 g protein per 100 cal1,010 mg sodium
  • Fajita Trio (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)12.0 g protein per 100 cal2,820 mg sodium
  • Surf & Turf Ribeye (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)11.3 g protein per 100 cal2,250 mg sodium
  • Classic Ribeye (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)10.8 g protein per 100 cal1,440 mg sodium
  • Margarita Grilled Chicken10.8 g protein per 100 cal2,660 mg sodium
  • Fajita Grilled Steak (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)10.0 g protein per 100 cal1,850 mg sodium
  • Guiltless Grill Chicken Platter10.0 g protein per 100 cal1,480 mg sodium
  • Ancho Salmon8.1 g protein per 100 cal1,770 mg sodium
  • Fajita Shrimp (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)8.1 g protein per 100 cal2,280 mg sodium
  • Wings - Buffalo, with ranch8 Count7.5 g protein per 100 cal3,350 mg sodium
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no sides or side ranch)6.9 g protein per 100 cal1,560 mg sodium
  • Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken6.5 g protein per 100 cal1,580 mg sodium
  • Wings - Honey Chipotle, with ranch8 Count6.3 g protein per 100 cal2,520 mg sodium
  • House BBQ Ribs (no fries or mac & cheese)Full Rack6.3 g protein per 100 cal2,860 mg sodium
  • Bacon Rancher Burger (no fries)6.3 g protein per 100 cal2,640 mg sodium
  • Buffalo Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich (no sides or side ranch)6.1 g protein per 100 cal3,400 mg sodium
  • House BBQ Ribs (no fries or mac & cheese)Half Rack6.0 g protein per 100 cal1,650 mg sodium
  • Oldtimer Burger with Cheese (no fries)5.8 g protein per 100 cal1,200 mg sodium
  • The Big QP Burger (no fries)5.7 g protein per 100 cal1,680 mg sodium
  • Crispy Crispers (no sides or dipping sauce)4 Count5.7 g protein per 100 cal2,650 mg sodium

Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: Chili's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with Chili's.

Questions

What is high protein at Chili's?

Chicken fajitas have 62 g protein before tortillas, toppings, rice or beans. Classic sirloins also offer strong protein per calorie.

Which Chili's steak has a good protein-to-calorie ratio?

The larger Classic Sirloin has 54 g protein for 390 calories before sides. Its ratio beats the Classic Ribeye.

Is Chili's Bacon Rancher a good high-protein order?

It has 107 g protein but 1,710 calories before fries. Sirloin delivers more protein per calorie.

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Classic Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)

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630 mg sodium

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