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Lowest calorie Chili's orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Chili's, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: Chili's nutrition.
Chili's meals, added up
A lighter meal: 300 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Chicken (1 Choice) | 300 | 59 g | 2 g | 6 g |
| Coca-Cola Zero - Kid Cup | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 300 | 59 g | 2 g | 6 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) at 150 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) | 150 | 30 g | 1 g | 3 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas - Fajita Peppers & Onions | 180 | 3 g | 20 g | 11 g |
| Chicken Enchilada - Cup | 200 | 10 g | 11 g | 12 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Steak (1 Portion) | 200 | 27 g | 2 g | 9 g |
| Classic Sirloin (6 oz) | 250 | 34 g | 1 g | 12 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas - Fajita Toppings | 250 | 14 g | 4 g | 20 g |
| Guiltless Sirloin (6 oz) | 300 | 38 g | 9 g | 13 g |
| PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Chicken (1 Choice) | 300 | 59 g | 2 g | 6 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas - Shrimp | 340 | 26 g | 22 g | 18 g |
| Chicken Enchilada - Bowl | 390 | 19 g | 23 g | 24 g |
| Classic Sirloin (10 oz) | 390 | 54 g | 2 g | 18 g |
| Burger Bites | 400 | 22 g | 35 g | 20 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) gives 30 g of protein for 150 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) | 150 | 30 g | 1 g | 3 g |
| PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Chicken (1 Choice) | 300 | 59 g | 2 g | 6 g |
| Surf & Turf Sirloin 10 oz | 450 | 66 g | 3 g | 20 g |
| Classic Sirloin (10 oz) | 390 | 54 g | 2 g | 18 g |
| Classic Sirloin (6 oz) | 250 | 34 g | 1 g | 12 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Steak (1 Portion) | 200 | 27 g | 2 g | 9 g |
| PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Steak (1 Choice) | 400 | 54 g | 5 g | 18 g |
| Guiltless Sirloin (10 oz) | 450 | 59 g | 9 g | 20 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 40 kcal (Side Buffalo Sauce) to 2,440 kcal (Fried Mozzarella with Nashville Sauce (6 ct)).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Buffalo Sauce | 40 | 0 g | 2 g | 3 g |
| Mango Habanero Sauce | 60 | 0 g | 13 g | 0 g |
| House Salad (LC) w/o Dressing | 70 | 3 g | 6 g | 3.5 g |
| House Salad Side w/o Dressing | 130 | 5 g | 12 g | 7 g |
| Avocado Ranch (1.5 oz) | 140 | 1 g | 3 g | 14 g |
| Honey Chipotle Sauce | 140 | 0 g | 35 g | 0 g |
| Fried Mozzarella with Nashville Sauce (6 ct) | 2,440 | 99 g | 115 g | 177 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Watermelon Lemonade - to Go Cup, is 270 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Zero - Kid Cup | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Coca-Cola Zero - Regular Cup | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Coca-Cola Zero - To Go Cup | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - To Go Cup | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Unsweetened Tea - Regular Cup | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Iced Tea | 40 | 0 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| Arnold Palmer - Original - Regular Cup | 60 | 0 g | 16 g | 0 g |
| Ice Tea - Blackberry - Regular Cup | 80 | 0 g | 19 g | 0 g |
Chili's calorie traps
- Quesadilla Explosion Salad: 5,060 kcal. About 253% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- TD Bone-in Wings - Buffalo (16 ct): 1,750 kcal. About 88% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Quesadilla Chicken Bacon Ranch: 1,700 kcal. About 85% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Quesadilla Bacon Ranch Chicken: 1,700 kcal. About 85% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Bacon Rancher Burger: 1,690 kcal. About 84% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at Chili's
- Start with the lightest mains. The Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) is 150 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion) has 30 g of protein for 150 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Coca-Cola Zero - Kid Cup is 0 kcal; the Watermelon Lemonade - to Go Cup is 270.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 40 to 2,440 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Quesadilla Explosion Salad is 5,060 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Chili's menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Chili's’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
Chili's calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at Chili's?
The Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion), at 150 kcal with 30 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Sizzling Fajitas - Fajita Peppers & Onions (180 kcal) and the Chicken Enchilada - Cup (200 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Chili's?
The Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion): 30 g of protein for 150 kcal. The PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Chicken (1 Choice) is next with 59 g for 300 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Chili's?
The Coca-Cola Zero - Kid Cup, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Watermelon Lemonade - to Go Cup if you are counting: it is 270 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at Chili's?
The Quesadilla Explosion Salad, at 5,060 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Chili's.