Does Zaxbys have grilled chicken? Yes: the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and every Zalad can be ordered with grilled chicken. Below are the grilled options plus the other healthy options at Zaxbys, ranked from the official nutrition numbers.
Quick answers
- Does Zaxbys have grilled chicken?
- Yes. Grilled chicken comes on the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and as the grilled version of each Zalad (5 grilled options in the official guide).
- Does Zaxbys have grilled chicken tenders?
- Zaxbys Chicken Fingerz are breaded and fried. For grilled chicken, choose the Grilled Chicken Sandwich or a grilled Zalad.
- What is the healthiest thing at Zaxbys?
- A grilled or garden Zalad with a light dressing is usually the lowest-calorie full meal. Check the table below for exact figures.
- What has the most protein?
- Larger Fingerz plates and wing meals top the list, but they also carry more calories and sodium.
Does Zaxbys have grilled chicken?
These are the grilled chicken options in the official guide, lightest first:
- Blue Zalad (Grilled): 510 calories, 43 g protein
- Asian Zensation Zalad (Grilled): 530 calories, 39 g protein
- House Zalad (Grilled): 560 calories, 48 g protein
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 620 calories, 38 g protein
- Cobb Zalad (Grilled): 660 calories, 56 g protein
Zalad calories don’t include dressing; a lite vinaigrette keeps the total down. Compare them side by side with the nutrition chart.
Healthy food at Zaxbys: lowest-calorie items
Sorted by the lightest option each item offers. Kids items, drinks and sauces are left out so the list stays useful for an adult meal.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add Cheese or Bacon | 50–60 | 2 | Milk, Soy | — |
| Asian Slaw | 100 | 1 | Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | $2.59 |
| Cole Slaw | 140 | 1 | Egg | $3.59 |
| Veggie Eggroll | 140 | 1 | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | $4.89 |
| Texas Toast | 150–450 | 2 | Wheat, Soy, Gluten | $2.99 |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 170 | 1 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Gluten | $2.99 |
| Crinkle Fries | 330–530 | 2 | MSG | $3.99 |
| Boneless Wings (5) | 360–450 | 9 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | — |
| Blue Zalad | 370–680 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.99 |
| Traditional Wings (5) | 380–480 | 9 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten | — |
Highest-protein orders at Zaxbys
These items have the most protein in at least one option. Open any row to see calories and sodium side by side, because the big protein numbers come with big totals.
- Wings & Things Meal: 5 wings (boneless or traditional) plus 3 Fingerz, fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. 1,420–1,520 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.99.
- Chicken Finger Plate: 4, 5 or 6 Fingerz with crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and a sauce. 1,110–1,460 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.99.
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries: Crinkle fries topped with fried chicken, Cheddar Jack, bacon and ranch. 1,300 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, msg, gluten; example price $12.49.
- Cobb Zalad: House Zalad plus bacon. Garden, grilled or fried. Dressing not included. 510–760 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, gluten (varies by option); example price $9.99.
- Traditional Wings Meal: 5 bone-in wings with fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. 1,030 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, msg, gluten; example price $13.89.
- House Zalad: Greens, tomato, cucumber, cheese and egg. Comes garden, grilled or fried. Dressing not included. 410–660 calories; allergens: milk, wheat, soy, gluten (varies by option); example price $9.69.
- Chicken Fingerz (5): Five hand-breaded Fingerz, no sides. Pick a sauce to see its calories and allergens. 420–570 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, msg, gluten (varies by option).
- Traditional Wings (5): Five bone-in wings, no sides, tossed in the sauce you choose. 380–480 calories; allergens: none listed (varies by option).
Simple swaps that cut calories
- Grilled over fried. Each Zalad comes grilled, fried or garden, and the grilled version is lighter than fried.
- Watch the sauce. A cup of creamy sauce can add as much as a side. See the sauce list for each one.
- Pick the dressing on purpose. Lite Vinaigrette is the lightest dressing listed.
- Skip or share the toast and fries. They make up a big share of a plate’s total.
- Drink choice counts. Unsweet Tea, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar are listed at zero calories.
A note on keto and low-carb
Breaded chicken, fries and toast are high in carbs, so a strict keto plan is hard here. A grilled Zalad without croutons or fried toppings is the closest fit. Check carbs for each option in the nutrition table, which you can sort by any column.
Compare before you order
Use our nutrition chart to compare calories, protein, sodium and allergens at once. When you’re ready to eat, order from the official Zaxbys app or zaxbys.com.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Zaxbys salad?
It depends on the Zalad and whether the chicken is grilled, fried or left off. See the salads page for every option.
Is grilled chicken at Zaxbys healthy?
It is lighter than fried in the official figures. Sodium is still worth checking in the nutrition table.
Do calories include the sauce?
Meal figures include the standard sauce where named. Extra sauces are counted separately.
Does a meal include the drink calories?
No. Meal calories in the guide exclude the drink, so add it yourself.
What is the healthiest food at Zaxbys?
Lower-calorie choices include the garden or grilled Zalads with a light dressing and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Check sodium too: it is high on many items.
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.