If you're a chicken lover, you've probably been through the red doors ofChick-Fil-Alet's be real on more than one occasion. If you haven't yet, you may still be familiar with theirsIt's just a chikinad queues. As the name suggests, the restaurant only serves chicken dishes, including sandwiches, wraps, tenders and salads. As a lean meat protein, Chick-Fil-A's nutritional profile can provide good choices for a healthy meal - all depending on the cooking method. Breading and frying add unnecessary fats and calories to the meal, losing some of the nutritional value. Choosing grilled or fried chicken will give you the lean protein source that will help you stay on track with your health goals. Check out our tips and tricks below on what to order and what to avoid! Things to avoid Fried chicken sandwich likeSpicy Chicken Deluxeare not a good food option for Chick-Fil-A due to their high fat and high sodium content. We describe the nutritional breakdown of this sandwich, combined with amedium order of waffle fries, below: Order this Fortunately, there are a number of nutritious Chick-Fil-A alternatives that can provide a balanced meal while supporting your weight loss and health goals. Grilled chicken sandwich and salad OfGrilled chicken sandwichcombined with oneside salahis one of the healthiest options on the menu: Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap,Small waffle fry Make your own If you order one of the above meals (try combining it with aunsweetened iced tea!)will likely keep your calorie intake at a reasonable level in a nutritionally balanced manner. But be careful with these side dishes-athe number of side dishes can derail your healthy intentions, includingcoleslaw(360 calories),Just orange juice(160 calories), and alarge order of fries(520 calories). It is also important to make a smart choice when it comes to dressings and toppings. Thatbuffalo sauceInfat-free honey mustardis your best choice while theavocado-lime ranch dressingInbuttermilk ranch dressingmust be limited. There are many different ways to optimize your Chick-Fil-A nutrition. Although their restaurants aren't open on Sundays, a visit to Chick-Fil-A can fit your nutrition and weight loss goals on the other six days of the week.
Gal Shua-Haim is a registered dietitian and recipe developer. She has an all-food approach when it comes to nutrition. Her overall goal is to simplify your life in the kitchen by showing you that it can be easy to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.
