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Fast food can still work when you have a shortlist of dependable orders. This collection focuses on major chains where speed matters and decisions need to be simple. We prioritized protein-forward options that can usually be ordered in under a minute, with clear scripts you can copy and reuse when you are in line or ordering from your phone.

Double Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chipotle

560 cal • 70g protein

Burrito bowl with double chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and romaine. Skip rice, cheese, and sour cream.

Grilled Filet plus 12ct Grilled Nuggets

Chick-fil-A

450 cal • 67g protein

Order a grilled chicken sandwich with no bun and add a 12-count grilled nuggets. Pair with fruit cup.

Steak and Chicken Salad Bowl

Chipotle

610 cal • 66g protein

Salad base with half steak, half chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, tomatillo-green salsa, and guac.

Double Grilled Chicken Bowl

QDOBA

540 cal • 64g protein

Bowl with double grilled chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, pico, lettuce. No queso.

Steak and Chicken Protein Bowl

QDOBA

620 cal • 62g protein

Protein bowl with half steak and half chicken, black beans, salsa roja, lettuce, and guac.

Egg White Grill plus 8ct Grilled Nuggets

Chick-fil-A

500 cal • 51g protein

Breakfast order: Egg White Grill sandwich plus 8-count grilled nuggets.

Market Salad Double Chicken

Chick-fil-A

520 cal • 51g protein

Market salad with grilled filet added on top, light vinaigrette, no granola.

Double Turkey Chopped Salad

Subway

350 cal • 48g protein

Protein bowl with double turkey, all non-starchy veggies, vinegar, and mustard. No croutons.

Large Chili plus Grilled Chicken

Wendy's

520 cal • 47g protein

Large chili with a grilled chicken fillet on top. Skip crackers.

Double Mushroom Chicken Plate

Panda Express

560 cal • 46g protein

Plate with double mushroom chicken and super greens.

Half Caesar with Extra Chicken

Panera Bread

470 cal • 45g protein

Order half Caesar salad and add extra grilled chicken. Dressing on the side.

Chicken Fresh Bowl

Chipotle

470 cal • 44g protein

Bowl with chicken, white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, roasted chili-corn salsa, and extra lettuce.

Rotisserie Chicken Wrap

Subway

490 cal • 44g protein

Spinach wrap with rotisserie chicken, spinach, cucumber, tomato, onions, and light chipotle sauce.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Plate

Panda Express

480 cal • 42g protein

Plate with grilled teriyaki chicken, super greens, and mixed veggies. Ask for light sauce.

Chicken Taco Salad

QDOBA

500 cal • 42g protein

Taco salad with grilled chicken, fajita veggies, pico, salsa verde, and romaine. Skip shell.

Green Goddess Cobb Chicken

Panera Bread

520 cal • 41g protein

Green Goddess Cobb with full chicken and dressing on the side.

12ct Grilled Nuggets with Side Salad

Chick-fil-A

320 cal • 40g protein

Order 12-count grilled nuggets with side salad and light italian dressing.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Combo

Wendy's

470 cal • 39g protein

Grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo, with side chili instead of fries.

Cobb Salad Light Dressing

Wendy's

530 cal • 39g protein

Cobb salad with grilled chicken, light dressing, no crispy onions.

String Bean Chicken Combo

Panda Express

520 cal • 38g protein

Bowl with string bean chicken breast, mushroom chicken, and super greens.

Black Pepper Chicken Bowl

Panda Express

450 cal • 34g protein

Single bowl with black pepper chicken over super greens.

Tuna Protein Bowl

Subway

540 cal • 34g protein

Protein bowl with tuna, spinach, tomato, cucumbers, peppers, and vinegar.

Chicken Mini Bowl

QDOBA

390 cal • 33g protein

Small bowl with chicken, brown rice, fajita veggies, salsa fresca, and lettuce.

Chicken Kids Build-Your-Own Plate

Chipotle

390 cal • 32g protein

Kids build-your-own with chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, and mild salsa. Skip chips and soda.

6-inch Oven Roasted Turkey

Subway

410 cal • 32g protein

6-inch multigrain with oven-roasted turkey, double veggies, mustard, no cheese.

Turkey Chili plus Greek Yogurt

Panera Bread

430 cal • 32g protein

Cup of turkey chili with apple side and plain Greek yogurt if available.

Chicken and Hummus Protein Box

Starbucks

460 cal • 30g protein

Chicken and hummus protein box with unsweetened iced coffee.

Egg McMuffin plus Folded Eggs

McDonald's

470 cal • 30g protein

Egg McMuffin and add extra folded egg from breakfast menu.

Spinach Feta Wrap plus Egg Bites

Starbucks

500 cal • 30g protein

Spinach feta wrap plus one order of egg white bites. Skip sweet drinks.

Chicken Quesadilla Half plus Black Beans

Taco Bell

520 cal • 30g protein

Order chicken quesadilla, eat half, and add a side of black beans.

10pc McNuggets with Apple Slices

McDonald's

500 cal • 29g protein

10-piece nuggets with apple slices and mustard sauce.

Chicken Crunchwrap Light

Taco Bell

540 cal • 29g protein

Crunchwrap supreme with chicken, no creamy sauces, add pico, and side of beans.

Power Menu Bowl Chicken

Taco Bell

470 cal • 28g protein

Power bowl with chicken, extra lettuce, no sour cream, no nacho cheese.

Egg White Bites plus Turkey Bacon

Starbucks

330 cal • 27g protein

Order egg white and roasted red pepper bites with turkey bacon sandwich, remove top bun.

Kids Grilled Nugget Style Meal

Wendy's

360 cal • 27g protein

4-piece nuggets, apple bites, water, and add side chili if still hungry.

Double Cheeseburger No Bun

McDonald's

430 cal • 27g protein

Double cheeseburger without bun, add side apple slices, no sugary drink.

Kids Turkey Sandwich and Fruit

Panera Bread

380 cal • 26g protein

Kids turkey sandwich on whole grain with fruit cup and water.

Turkey Pesto Panini Half Portion

Starbucks

390 cal • 24g protein

Order turkey pesto panini and eat half with a side of egg white bites.

Two Chicken Soft Tacos Fresco

Taco Bell

390 cal • 24g protein

Two chicken soft tacos ordered fresco style with extra lettuce.

Filet-O-Fish Half Portion Strategy

McDonald's

410 cal • 22g protein

Order Filet-O-Fish, eat open-faced, pair with side salad if available.