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What to Order at Applebee’s on a GLP-1: High-Protein, Small-Portion Picks
What should I order at Applebee’s on a GLP-1?
At Applebee’s on a GLP-1, order:
- Kids Chicken Taco: 19 g protein, 210 calories
- Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad: 48 g protein, 430 calories
- California Grilled Chicken Salad: 53 g protein, 460 calories
Skip on a low-appetite day: Crunchy Onion Rings. Tip: Ask for the box with the plate.
Applebee’s portions are large, so the trick is to order small on purpose. The kids’ menu has two chicken plates under 300 calories, and the grilled chicken salads have 48 to 53 g protein to split over two meals. Here are five orders.
How much protein is in each Applebee’s order?
| Order | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Chicken Taco1 taco | 19 g | 210 |
| Kids Chicken TendersMain item only | 19 g | 290 |
| Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad1 salad | 48 g | 430 |
| California Grilled Chicken Salad1 salad | 53 g | 460 |
| Grilled Chicken BreastDefault build: garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli | 49 g | 560 |
Most protein for the calories: California Grilled Chicken Salad, 53 g protein in 460 calories.
How do I order each one?
Kids Chicken Taco
19 g protein210 calories1 taco
Order from the kids’ menu, no side.
Source: Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition), Kids rows.
Kids Chicken Tenders
19 g protein290 caloriesMain item only
Order from the kids’ menu, no side.
Source: Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition), Kids rows.
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
48 g protein430 calories1 salad
Box half before you start.
Source: Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition), Salads rows.
California Grilled Chicken Salad
53 g protein460 calories1 salad
Box half. Each half is still a high-protein meal.
Source: Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition), Salads rows.
Grilled Chicken Breast
49 g protein560 caloriesDefault build: garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli
Box half before you start.
Source: Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition), Chicken rows.
What should I skip at Applebee’s on a low-appetite day?
- Crunchy Onion Rings. The appetizer is 1,330 calories with 15 g protein.
- Classic fries. A side is 400 calories with 6 g protein. Ask for steamed broccoli instead.
- Brownie Bite. 330 calories with 4 g protein, after a meal you may not have finished.
How do I keep a Applebee’s order small?
Ask for the box with the plate
Ask for a to-go box when you order and put half away before you start. Then the rest is tomorrow’s lunch, not a decision. The salads here split into two meals with 24 g protein or more each.
More questions about ordering at Applebee’s
Does Applebee’s have a high-protein salad?
Yes. The California Grilled Chicken Salad is 460 calories with 53 g protein, and the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad is 430 with 48 g, per Applebee’s nutrition menu.
Can adults order from the Applebee’s kids’ menu?
Ask; it varies by restaurant. The Kids Chicken Taco is 210 calories with 19 g protein.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure on this page was read from Applebee’s own published nutrition information, for the portion named. Changing the order (a different sauce, bread or side) changes the numbers. These are food facts, not a target, and not advice about how much to eat.
- Applebee’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from applebees.com/en/nutrition) (Last updated October 12, 2026). Checked October 19, 2026.