Lower-calorie orders at Chili's

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Chili's items, lightest first

  • Iced Tea - UnsweetenedRegular Cup10 mg sodium
  • Asparagus135 mg sodium
  • Steamed Broccoli250 mg sodium
  • Iced Tea - MangoRegular Cup10 mg sodium
  • Black Beans480 mg sodium
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  • Minute Maid LemonadeRegular Cup35 mg sodium
  • House Side Salad without Dressing290 mg sodium
  • Mexican Rice480 mg sodium
  • Chicken Enchilada SoupCup620 mg sodium
  • Loaded Baked Potato SoupCup610 mg sodium
  • Classic Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)6 oz630 mg sodium
  • White Cheddar Mac & Cheese930 mg sodium
  • Guiltless Sirloin6 oz1,010 mg sodium
  • Fajita Shrimp (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)2,280 mg sodium
  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes790 mg sodium
  • Guiltless Grill Chicken Platter1,480 mg sodium
  • Bowl of Loaded Street Corn380 mg sodium
  • Classic Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)10 oz950 mg sodium
  • Homestyle Fries660 mg sodium
  • Surf & Turf Sirloin (no loaded mashed potatoes or broccoli)10 oz1,760 mg sodium
  • Guiltless Sirloin10 oz1,310 mg sodium
  • Fajita Grilled Chicken (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)2,180 mg sodium
  • Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken1,580 mg sodium
  • Fajita Grilled Steak (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)1,850 mg sodium
  • Fajita Trio (no tortillas, toppings, rice or beans)2,820 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 a low-calorie meal at Chili's?

The smaller Classic Sirloin with asparagus and unsweetened tea is a lighter order. The steak alone has 250 calories; sides count separately.

Are Chili's salads low calorie?

Some are lighter. The grilled Santa Fe has 540 calories; the Quesadilla Explosion with Crispers has 1,420.

Is grilled chicken lower calorie at Chili's?

Not for these sandwiches. Buffalo Big Crispy has 710 calories, below grilled chicken. Both entries exclude sides and side ranch.

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