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What to Order at Chili’s on a GLP-1: High-Protein, Small-Portion Picks

What should I order at Chili’s on a GLP-1?

At Chili’s on a GLP-1, order:

Skip on a low-appetite day: Bottomless Chips & Salsa. Tip: Build the plate from parts.

Chili’s lists its steaks, fajita meat and sides separately, so you can build a small plate. A 6 oz Classic Sirloin is 250 calories with 34 g protein before sides. Here are five orders from Chili’s nutrition menu.

5 orders with 25 to 62 g protein · figures from Chili’s own nutrition information, checked October 19, 2026

How much protein is in each Chili’s order?

Protein and calories for each order at Chili’s, as Chili’s publishes them
OrderProteinCalories
Grilled Chicken Bites (kids’ menu)Kids’ entrée, no side30 g150
Classic Sirloin, 6 ozSteak only34 g250
Fajita ShrimpFajita meat and vegetables25 g310
Fajita Grilled ChickenFajita meat and vegetables62 g480
Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken1 salad35 g540

Most protein for the calories: Grilled Chicken Bites (kids’ menu), 30 g protein in 150 calories.

How do I order each one?

  1. Grilled Chicken Bites (kids’ menu)

    30 g protein150 caloriesKids’ entrée, no side

    Order from the kids’ menu. Sides and drinks are listed separately.

    Source: Chili’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from chilis.com/nutrition), Kids Menu rows.

  2. Classic Sirloin, 6 oz

    34 g protein250 caloriesSteak only

    The figures leave out the potatoes and broccoli. Steamed broccoli is 40 calories.

    Source: Chili’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from chilis.com/nutrition), Steaks rows.

  3. Fajita Shrimp

    25 g protein310 caloriesFajita meat and vegetables

    The figures leave out tortillas, toppings, rice and beans.

    Source: Chili’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from chilis.com/nutrition), Fajitas rows.

  4. Fajita Grilled Chicken

    62 g protein480 caloriesFajita meat and vegetables

    Box half before you start. Each half is still a big protein meal.

    Source: Chili’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from chilis.com/nutrition), Fajitas rows.

  5. Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken

    35 g protein540 calories1 salad

    Ask for the dressing on the side and save half.

    Source: Chili’s Interactive Nutrition Menu (linked from chilis.com/nutrition), Salads rows.

What should I skip at Chili’s on a low-appetite day?

  • Bottomless Chips & Salsa. 910 calories with 13 g protein, before the meal arrives.
  • Homestyle Fries. 420 calories with 6 g protein. Ask for steamed broccoli instead.
  • Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie. 1,210 calories with 17 g protein. A dessert to share, if at all.

How do I keep a Chili’s order small?

Build the plate from parts

Chili’s lists the steak, the fajita meat and each side on its own. Pick one protein and one light side, like steamed broccoli at 40 calories, and skip the bottomless chips. Then you know what is on the plate.

More questions about ordering at Chili’s

What is the highest-protein, lowest-calorie order at Chili’s?

The kids’ Grilled Chicken Bites: 30 g protein in 150 calories. On the main menu, the 6 oz Classic Sirloin has 34 g in 250 calories, before sides.

Can adults order from the Chili’s kids’ menu?

Ask your server; it varies by restaurant. Chili’s lists each kids’ entrée, side and drink separately.

Where do these figures come from?

Every figure on this page was read from Chili’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.