Applebee's has five chicken entrées, from the $13.99 Chicken Fajita Rollup to $16.49 Fiesta Lime Chicken, running 760 to 1,610 calories. The lightest is the Grilled Chicken Breast at 760. The heaviest is Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders at 1,610. Fiesta Lime Chicken, the signature dish, has 61g of protein and 3,630mg of sodium.
Applebee's Chicken Prices and Calories
| Chicken entrée | Price | Calories | How it's cooked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $15.49 | 760 | Grilled |
| Chicken Fajita Rollup | $13.99 | 1,020 | Grilled, rolled in a tortilla |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | $16.49 | 1,190 | Grilled, topped with Mexi-ranch and cheese |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | $14.99 | 1,450 | Breaded and fried |
| Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | $15.49 | 1,610 | Breaded, fried and glazed |
The pattern is simple: every grilled dish sits below every breaded one. The gap from the Grilled Chicken Breast to the Honey Pepper Tenders is 850 calories, bigger than any other entrée category on the menu. Prices are reference figures, and your restaurant sets its own.
Which Applebee's Chicken Dish to Order
For the lightest plate, the Grilled Chicken Breast. 760 calories, and nothing in the category comes close. Put a side of Steamed Broccoli next to it instead of a starch.
For flavor, Fiesta Lime Chicken, with the Mexi-ranch on the side. It's the most interesting chicken on the menu and has 61g of protein. It also has 3,630mg of sodium, the second-highest figure in our nutrition data after Classic Hot Buffalo wings. Getting the sauce on the side is the one change you control.
For the cheapest plate, the Chicken Fajita Rollup. $13.99, and 170 calories lighter than Fiesta Lime Chicken.
Skip the Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders unless you came for them. At 1,610 calories they're the heaviest chicken dish and heavier than every burger except the Quesadilla Burger.
Every Applebee's Chicken Entrée
Fiesta Lime Chicken
A lime-marinated grilled chicken breast topped with Mexi-ranch and melted cheese, served over crispy tortilla strips with Spanish rice and pico de gallo. It's on the 2 for $25, which is the cheapest way to order it.
The numbers are the reason to think before ordering: 1,190 calories, 61g of protein, 98g of carbohydrate and 3,630mg of sodium. That sodium is more than one and a half days of the 2,300mg Daily Value in one plate.
- $16.49 · 1,190 calories · 61g protein · 3,630mg sodium · contains milk, wheat and soy
Grilled Chicken Breast
The lightest chicken entrée and the easiest base for a light meal. A seasoned grilled breast at 760 calories. Pair it with Steamed Broccoli (100 calories) or Garlicky Green Beans (150) and you're still well under 1,000.
- $15.49 · 760 calories
Chicken Tenders Platter
Breaded chicken tenders with Classic Fries, coleslaw and a dipping sauce. At 1,450 calories with fries it's a full meal, and the fries are 400 of those calories. Swap them for a vegetable side and it drops to about 1,150.
For a smaller portion, the kids menu tenders are 420 calories with 24g of protein.
- $14.99 · 1,450 calories
Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
Breaded tenders tossed in a sweet honey pepper glaze with cracked black pepper. The heaviest chicken dish at 1,610 calories. The same glaze shows up on the Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Tenders on the pasta menu, which has 44g of sugar.
- $15.49 · 1,610 calories
Chicken Fajita Rollup
Chipotle-lime grilled chicken rolled in a flour tortilla with fajita peppers, onions, melted cheese and Mexi-ranch. It's the cheapest chicken entrée at $13.99, and it sits between the chicken and sandwich sections.
- $13.99 · 1,020 calories · contains milk, wheat and soy
More Places to Find Chicken
Chicken does a lot of work outside this section. The Chicken Quesadilla appetizer has 49g of protein and costs $6.00 at happy hour. The Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad has 57g of protein at 950 calories on the salads menu. The Three-Cheese Chicken Penne has 77g, the most protein on the whole menu, on the pasta menu. And the Southwest Chicken Bowl is 820 calories on the bowls page.
Allergens
Fiesta Lime Chicken contains milk, wheat and soy. Breaded tenders contain wheat, and fried items share fryers. We don't have full allergen data for every chicken plate, so for an allergy, use the allergen menu as a starting point and confirm with the kitchen.
Takeout Tips
Grilled chicken travels best. Breaded tenders go soft in a closed box, so ask for the sauce on the side and toss them at home. With Fiesta Lime Chicken, get the Mexi-ranch separate so the tortilla strips stay crisp. Fries are the weak point on any order; mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables arrive the way they left. More on Carside To Go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chicken dishes does Applebee's have?
Five chicken entrées: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast, Chicken Tenders Platter, Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders and the Chicken Fajita Rollup. Chicken also appears in salads, bowls, pasta and appetizers.
How much are Applebee's chicken entrées?
$13.99 for the Chicken Fajita Rollup up to $16.49 for Fiesta Lime Chicken.
What is Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken?
A lime-marinated grilled chicken breast with Mexi-ranch and melted cheese over tortilla strips, with Spanish rice and pico de gallo. It's $16.49, 1,190 calories and 61g of protein.
How many calories are in Fiesta Lime Chicken?
1,190 calories, with 61g of protein, 98g of carbs and 3,630mg of sodium.
What's the healthiest chicken at Applebee's?
The Grilled Chicken Breast at 760 calories, the lightest chicken entrée. Add Steamed Broccoli instead of a starchy side.
How many calories are in Applebee's chicken tenders?
The Chicken Tenders Platter is 1,450 calories with fries. Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders are 1,610. Kids Chicken Tenders are 420.
Is Fiesta Lime Chicken on the 2 for $25?
Yes. It's one of the entrée choices on the 2 for $25.
Does Applebee's have a grilled chicken salad?
Yes. The Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is 950 calories with 57g of protein, and the California Grilled Chicken Salad is 920 calories.
More Protein, or Chicken With Shrimp
For the most protein per calorie on the menu, the 8 oz. Top Sirloin has 55g for 830 calories. For Cajun chicken with shrimp in a skillet, see skillets. The full list of prices is on the menu page.