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The healthiest orders at Applebee's

17 Applebee's meals ranked by protein, calories, and where the numbers come from. Pick the one that fits your day.

Nutrition checked September 25, 2026 · Numbers: all 17 published · Applebee's’s nutrition page

Top pick

Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled lemon-herb chicken breast served over rice with a citrus glaze.

Main Dishes · $15.49 typical price · Published

600calories · 7.2 g protein per 100 cal

43 gProtein

51 gCarbs

26 gFat

Best pick under every calorie limit

The most protein you can get at Applebee's under each limit.

UNDER 400 CAL8 oz. Sirloin Steak270 cal · 45 g protein UNDER 500 CAL8 oz. Sirloin Steak270 cal · 45 g protein UNDER 600 CAL8 oz. Sirloin Steak270 cal · 45 g protein UNDER 700 CAL8 oz. Sirloin Steak270 cal · 45 g protein UNDER 800 CALBourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp780 cal · 55 g protein

Most protein at Applebee's

#	Dish	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Protein / 100 cal	Source
1	Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack)Ribs · $19.99 typical	910	80 g	2 g	65 g	8.8 g	Published
2	Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken SandwichSandwiches · $14.49 typical	891	65 g	49 g	48 g	7.3 g	Published
3	Triple Bacon BurgerBurgers · $15.99 typical	1,171	65 g	51 g	79 g	5.6 g	Published
4	Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon Mustard DressingSalads · $13.99 typical	961	61 g	42 g	62 g	6.3 g	Published
5	Fiesta Lime ChickenMain Dishes · $15.99 typical	1,170	60 g	97 g	61 g	5.1 g	Published

Every Applebee's dish we track

Best overall first. Sides and snacks come last.

#	Dish	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Protein / 100 cal	Source
1	Cedar Grilled Lemon ChickenMain Dishes · $15.49 typical	600	43 g	51 g	26 g	7.2 g	Published
2	Cedar Salmon with Maple Mustard GlazeSeafood · $17.99 typical	350	37 g	28 g	10 g	10.6 g	Published
3	8 oz. Sirloin SteakSteaks · $17.99 typical	270	45 g	1 g	10 g	16.7 g	Published
4	Blackened TilapiaMain Dishes · $14.99 typical	500	32 g	43 g	24 g	6.4 g	Published
5	Classic Three Cheese Chicken PennePastas · $13.99 typical	490	32 g	34 g	25 g	6.5 g	Published
6	Bourbon Street Chicken & ShrimpMain Dishes · $16.99 typical	780	55 g	48 g	43 g	7.1 g	Published
7	Chicken Wonton Stir FryMain Dishes · $14.99 typical	791	51 g	104 g	20 g	6.4 g	Published
8	Grilled Chicken BreastMeal Components · $8.99 typical	190	40 g	0 g	3 g	21.1 g	Published
9	Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack)Ribs · $19.99 typical	910	80 g	2 g	65 g	8.8 g	Published
10	Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken SandwichSandwiches · $14.49 typical	891	65 g	49 g	48 g	7.3 g	Published
11	Classic Bacon CheeseburgerBurgers · $14.99 typical	881	50 g	46 g	55 g	5.7 g	Published
12	Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon Mustard DressingSalads · $13.99 typical	961	61 g	42 g	62 g	6.3 g	Published
13	Zesty Chicken SandwichSandwiches · $13.99 typical	881	34 g	69 g	52 g	3.9 g	Published
14	Chicken Fried ChickenMain Dishes · $15.99 typical	1,181	59 g	103 g	61 g	5.0 g	Published
15	Fiesta Lime ChickenMain Dishes · $15.99 typical	1,170	60 g	97 g	61 g	5.1 g	Published
16	Triple Bacon BurgerBurgers · $15.99 typical	1,171	65 g	51 g	79 g	5.6 g	Published
17	Oriental Grilled Chicken SaladSalads · $14.49 typical	1,311	51 g	94 g	84 g	3.9 g	Published

Quick answers

What’s the healthiest order at Applebee's?

Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken: 600 calories and 43 g of protein (7.2 g per 100 calories). It ranks first of the 17 Applebee's meals we track for landing in a moderate calorie range with plenty of protein.

What has the most protein at Applebee's?

Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack), with 80 g of protein for 910 calories. Next is Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich (65 g, 891 cal).

What can I get at Applebee's under 500 calories?

8 oz. Sirloin Steak (270 cal, 45 g protein), Grilled Chicken Breast (190 cal, 40 g protein) and Cedar Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (350 cal, 37 g protein).

How we rank and where the numbers come from

“Healthiest” here means the most protein inside a moderate calorie range. It’s the same formula as the app’s Fat-loss goal: 400–650 calories, a 40 g protein target, protein per calorie, fiber, and a small preference for better-sourced numbers. It doesn’t weigh sodium, sugar or allergens.

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