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Grilled Chicken & Garden Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast with a side House Salad. Ask for oil and vinegar or lemon instead of creamy dressing. No croutons.
Whole order · 340 cal · 42g protein now
Whole order: 340 cal · 42g protein
Applebee's Gentle-Day Orders
For gentle days, stick with blander, lower-fat builds that are easier to finish.
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Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli
Grilled Chicken Breast with steamed broccoli is one of the cleanest high-protein Applebee's restaurant orders when appetite is low.
Whole order · 290 cal · 41g protein now
What to know
For gentle days, stick with blander, lower-fat builds that are easier to finish.
Held backReviewed 2026-03-18
Nutrition can change over time. Use the official nutrition source link to verify before ordering.
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Applebee's
Grilled Chicken & Garden Salad340 cal·42g protein·14g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
48% protein16% carbs36% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when Grilled Chicken & Garden Salad feels more manageable than a standard order.
Applebee's
Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli290 cal·41g protein·12g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
56% protein7% carbs37% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli feels more manageable than a standard order.
Watch if: Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli has 1,170mg sodium, which can add up quickly.
Applebee's
Top Sirloin & Green Beans340 cal·42g protein·16g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
48% protein10% carbs42% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when Top Sirloin & Green Beans feels more manageable than a standard order.
Watch if: Top Sirloin & Green Beans has 1,420mg sodium, which can add up quickly.
Applebee's
6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli350 cal·43g protein·18g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
48% protein7% carbs45% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when 6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli feels more manageable than a standard order.
Watch if: 6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli has 1,440mg sodium, which can add up quickly.
Applebee's
Tomato Soup, Salad, and Tea320 cal·8g protein·17g fat
Smaller published portion if you want an easier start.
10% protein44% carbs46% fat
SmallGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Smaller published portion if you want an easier start.
Best for: Good when Tomato Soup, Salad, and Tea feels more manageable than a standard order.
Applebee's
Grilled Chicken & Tomato Soup Cup360 cal·42g protein·11g fat
42g protein in 360 cal.
47% protein25% carbs28% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: 42g protein in 360 cal.
Best for: Good when Grilled Chicken & Tomato Soup Cup feels more manageable than a standard order.
Watch if: Grilled Chicken & Tomato Soup Cup has 1,620mg sodium, which can add up quickly.
Applebee's
Grilled Shrimp & Green Beans220 cal·26g protein·9g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
46% protein18% carbs36% fat
TinyGentleEasy proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when Grilled Shrimp & Green Beans feels more manageable than a standard order.
Watch if: Grilled Shrimp & Green Beans has 980mg sodium, which can add up quickly.
How to use this guide
Start with the best pick, then move to the next card only if your appetite, symptoms, or time pressure change.
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If a pick feels too heavy, step down to the lighter backup.
Keep in mind
Practical caution
This guide is informational only. If symptoms are severe or persistent, use a clinician rather than trying to self-manage around the clock.
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Keep in mind
Practical caution
This guide is informational only. If symptoms are severe or persistent, use a clinician rather than trying to self-manage around the clock.
- Symptoms can change from day to day.
- Use the official source page when you need to confirm a number.
- Do not treat this page as medical advice.
Nutrition comes from published restaurant information and is reviewed regularly.