Love/Hate Relationship: Chik-fil-a

I have already mentioned that Chik-fil-a is my favorite restaurant, but I need to go over their whole menu to give you a few more ideas about what's good to order and what's not when you are planning to head through their drive through.

Love It! (usual orders)

• 4 piece Chik-n-Minis (370 cal)
• 8 piece nugget meal (260 cal)
• 4 piece chicken finger (470 cal)

These menu items aren't too bad as long as you don't get the combos with tater tots/fries (290 cal for a medium fry) and a soda.  Make it a habit to ask for the fresh fruit cup (50 cal) or side salad (70 cal) instead and you can have almost anything on the menu.  I told you they're my favorite!

Try it! (healthier options)

• Yogurt parfait (180 cal - add granola and it jumps to 290)
• Multigrain oatmeal with toppings (290)
• Sunflower Multigrain Bagel (220 cal w/o spread) 
• Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich w/med. Fruit Cup (360 cal)
• Southwest Chargrilled Salad (240 cal w/o dressing) 
• Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad (180 w/dressing)
• Chargreilled Chicken Cool Wrap (410)
• Chicken Soup (140 cal)
• Ice dream cone (170 cal)

Not for everyday (again, skip the fries, tots and coleslaw) 

• Chicken, Egg, & Cheese on Sunflower Multigrain Bagel (480 cal)
• Sausage Breakfast Burrito (500 cal)
• Chicken Biscuits (reg and spicy - 460 cal)
• Chicken Salad Sandwich (510 cal)
• Carrot and raisin salad (260 cal - not bad by itself, but not ok with a meal)

Skip it!

• Fudge Nut Brownie (370 cal)
• Chocolate Chunk Cookie (320 cal)
• Milk shakes (660-770 cal)

More nutritional information for Chik-fil-a can be found here.