Quick answer
Start with Clean Juice
Order Green Gains from Clean Juice's official nutrition guide when you want a higher-protein smoothie that can stand in as a meal.
500 cal · 49g protein · 6g fat
Best High-Protein Restaurant Picks in Chicago
Start here when you want the strongest high-protein restaurant picks in Chicago.
Current coverage: 12 restaurants and 35 matching orders in the city pool.
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Clean Juice
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Best orders in Chicago
Clean Juice
Green Gains
500 cal · 49g protein · 6g fat
Order Green Gains from Clean Juice's official nutrition guide when you want a higher-protein smoothie that can stand in as a meal.
Culver's
Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken
360 cal · 42g protein · 15g fat
Choose the official Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Culver's
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
390 cal · 41g protein · 8g fat
Choose the official Grilled Chicken Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Carl's Jr.
5-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
440 cal · 41g protein · 21g fat
Order the 5-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders. 41g protein at 440 calories is an excellent ratio. Skip sides to keep it GLP-1 friendly.
Portillo's
Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing
360 cal · 38g protein · 12g fat
Order the Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Fried Zucchini
730 cal · 37g protein · 25g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with fried zucchini instead of fries. The zucchini adds 7g fiber, making this a well-rounded 730-calorie meal.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Small Fries
680 cal · 36g protein · 20g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with a small fry. The chicken sandwich is extremely lean (5g fat), leaving room for a side. Total stays under 700 calories.
Carl's Jr.
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
400 cal · 33g protein · 5g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Only 5g fat with 33g protein — one of the leanest fast food chicken sandwiches anywhere. Skip the fries.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Skinny Shrimp Benny
580 cal · 33g protein · 25g fat
Choose Skinny Shrimp Benny from Another Broken Egg Cafe's official nutrition PDF for a published breakfast plate with exact macros.
Culver's
Beef Pot Roast Sandwich
410 cal · 31g protein · 16g fat
Choose the official Beef Pot Roast Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.
Best restaurants for high protein in Chicago
Carl's Jr.
8 matching orders in the current city pool
Culver's
6 matching orders in the current city pool
Portillo's
5 matching orders in the current city pool
Church's Texas Chicken
3 matching orders in the current city pool
BIGGBY Coffee
2 matching orders in the current city pool
Bruegger's Bagels
2 matching orders in the current city pool
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
2 matching orders in the current city pool
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
2 matching orders in the current city pool
Chicago topic FAQs
Where should I start in Chicago?
Start with the first few restaurant picks on this page. They are the strongest current matches for high-protein picks.
Is there a broader high-protein picks guide?
Yes. The main topic guide still holds the broader set of restaurant paths and the more general starting points.
How were these restaurant picks chosen?
They come from the current city pool and the same topic-match rules used across the site.