Skip the high calorie burgers and order these healthy fast food grilled chicken sandwiches instead! I've tried just about every fast food restaurant's grilled chicken sandwiches and put together this list of the best options at chains like Chick-Fil-A, Sonic, Whataburger, and more.
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The Healthiest Fast Food Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled chicken sandwiches are one of my favorite things to order when I'm eating out. Most fast food places offer a grilled chicken sandwich option, and it's typically much healthier - and a lot of the time, even tastier - than their fried chicken counterparts.
With that in mind, I put together this list of what I think are some of the best grilled chicken sandwiches around. Not only are they healthy, but they also taste amazing and will satisfy all your chicken sandwich cravings in the best way.
My favorite part, all of them are super high in protein and low calorie, too! I listed everything in order from lowest calorie to highest calorie to make it easier to follow.
Anyway dive into this list, and your fast food experience will be changed forever!
1. Subway 6-Inch Grilled Chicken Sub
Nutritional Info, on white wheat:
- 270 Calories
- 3.5g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 23g Protein
This grilled chicken sub is a healthy staple at Subway, heaped with fresh veggies and marinated grilled chicken for protein.
Of course, you can customize it with as many additional vegetables as you want. In some branches, you can also have it made with rotisserie chicken instead of grilled.
2. Red Robin Simply Grilled Chicken Burger
Nutritional Info:
- 370 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 46g Carbs
- 10g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 35g Protein
Red Robin's grilled chicken sandwich is a fuss-free classic made with grilled chicken breast, pickles, red onions, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun. To reduce the calorie count even further, you can skip the bun or get a gluten-free bun.
Make it a full meal with a side of steamed broccoli, garlic parm broccoli, or house salad for an added dose of fiber and nutrients.
3. Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 380 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 44g Carbs
- 12g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 28g Protein
Chick-Fil-A is a fantastic place to grab a high protein meal and their grilled chicken sandwich is one of the healthiest options they have. It's got lemon-herb marinated chicken, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted multigrain bun.
Another variation you could try is Chick-Fil-A's grilled chicken club, which is basically the exact same thing but with added Applewood smoked bacon and Colby Jack cheese for 520 calories total and a bit more protein.
4. Culver's Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 390 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 41g Protein
Despite having basically the same ingredients as other chicken sandwiches, Culver's grilled chicken is one of the most protein-packed options you can order thanks to the extra thick chicken breast they use. It comes with all the usual fixings on a toasted hoagie roll and brings over 40 grams of protein for a relatively low calorie count.
It also made it to my healthy Culver's list, which you should definitely check out if you're looking for more low calorie fast food options.
5. Whataburger Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info, with Whatasauce:
- 430 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 44g Carbs
- 10g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 32g Protein
Besides their famous burgers, Whataburger also makes a pretty delicious grilled chicken sandwich. It comes with a grilled chicken filet, veggies, and sauce on a brioche bun.
You can also customize it with add-ons like avocado, jalapenos, pickles, or diced onions.
6. Smashburger Classic Smash Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 460 Calories
- 24g Fat
- 35g Carbs
- 4g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 33g Protein
Smashburger doesn't just smash beef patties, but chicken patties too. Unlike other places that use chicken filets, theirs is made with ground chicken that's seared on the flat iron for an extra crispy finish.
The classic sandwich is the lowest in calories, though you'll also want to check out their other grilled chicken sandwich options like the Avocado Bacon Club, Bacon Smash, BBQ Bacon Cheddar, Colorado, and Truffle Mushroom Swiss, ranging from just 580 to 810 calories in that order.
7. Waffle House Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe
Nutritional Info:
- 490 Calories
- 26g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 33g Protein
If you're tired of bland chicken filet in your sandwich, keep an eye out for Waffle House's grilled chicken sandwich deluxe. It's one of their most popular menu items, owing to the flavorful and juicy marinated chicken breast they use.
By the way, I also featured this option in my healthy Waffle House orders list!
8. Jack in the Box Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 500 Calories
- 23g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 33g Protein
There are actually a ton of Jack-in-the-Box healthy options, and one of my favorite offerings of theirs is the grilled chicken sandwich.
What sets it apart is the buttery sourdough bread slices and the signature Good Good sauce. That being said, you can also cut down on calories by ordering it with no butter or no sauce.
9. Carl's Jr. Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 560 Calories
- 27g Fat
- 46g Carbs
- 10g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 33g Protein
Carl's Jr. - or Hardee's, depending where you're from - has three different grilled chicken options including the the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Charbroiled Chicken Club.
But their Santa Fe Chicken is by far the most coveted option, stacked with charbroiled marinated chicken breast, melty American cheese, mild green chile, lettuce, and spicy mayo.
10. Panera Signature Take Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 560 Calories
- 29g Fat
- 41g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 36g Protein
Though it's made with pan-seared chicken breast instead of grilled, I couldn't make this list without featuring Panera's famous take chicken sandwich.
It's one of the most popular fast food chicken sandwiches around, made with seasoned seared chicken, mixed greens, parmesan crisps, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun. You can also get the spicy version made with buffalo sauce for just 10 calories more.
Oh, and if you love Panera, check out these other healthy Panera orders.
11. McAlister's Deli Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 560 Calories
- 23g Fat
- 47g Carbs
- 12g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 41g Protein
McAlister's Deli serves an upgraded version of your usual fast food chicken sandwich. Not only does it taste fancy restaurant-worthy, but it's also one of the highest protein chicken sandwiches you can get out of any chain.
It comes sandwiched in a sliced croissant, stacked with a mix of spring greens, tomato, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard. It also comes with a pickle spear and one side dish, with plenty of healthy options to choose from, like steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, or garden salad.
12. Bojangles Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 570 Calories
- 33g Fat
- 36g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 29g Protein
Bojangles keeps it sweet and simple with this classic sandwich, which has grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted bun.
Though it sounds basic on paper, it's widely considered one of the tastiest fast food grilled chicken options. It is pretty high calorie though, and you can cut down on the calories by ordering it with no mayo.
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