How many calories are in Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets?

8-count: 140 cal. 12-count: 210 cal. 4-count (kids' meal): 70 cal. The leanest entrée on the Chick-fil-A menu.

Are Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets gluten-free?

Yes, at the recipe level. They're marinated and grilled with no breading. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is still possible.

How much do grilled nuggets cost?

About $5.85 for an 8-count and $8.45 for a 12-count in 2026 — roughly $0.30 more than the classic version.

Are grilled nuggets keto?

Yes — under 2 g carbs per serving, 23–34 g protein. Pair with Garden Herb Ranch (3 g carbs) for a fully keto meal.

How much protein is in grilled nuggets?

8-count: 23 g protein. 12-count: 34 g. Add 4-count: ~12 g. The highest protein-to-calorie ratio of any Chick-fil-A item.

Can I sub grilled nuggets for classic?

Yes — grilled is available wherever classic is offered (kids' meal, 8-ct, 12-ct, on salads, on bowls). Costs about $0.30 more.

Do grilled nuggets taste different than classic?

Yes — they're marinated in a citrus-and-honey blend and have a smoky char from the grill. Less salty than the breaded classic; more herbaceous.

What sauce goes best with grilled nuggets?

Most popular: Garden Herb Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Avocado Lime Ranch. Skip Polynesian if you're keto (sweet).

Can grilled nuggets be reheated?

Yes — oven at 350°F for 4 minutes, or air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes. Don't microwave — they get rubbery.

Where can I get Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets near me?

Every Chick-fil-A serves grilled nuggets. Use the locator to find a Chick-fil-A near me.

Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets — Calories, Protein & Sizes

Boneless grilled chicken bites: 8-ct, 12-ct, with full nutrition.

140–250 cal
23–38 g protein
Grilled

Last updated April 27, 2026

Grilled Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, marinated in a citrus-honey blend and grilled on an open flame — no breading, no frying. They're the leanest entrée on the Chick-fil-A menu and the highest protein-to-calorie ratio.

This page covers every grilled-nugget size with calories, protein, the keto/low-carb story, the best dipping sauces, and how grilled stacks up against classic breaded.

Grilled nugget options

Item	Price	Calories	Protein
Chick-fil-A® Grilled Nuggets	$3.85	140 cal	25 g
Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal	$3.75	70 cal	13 g

Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

Size	Approx. price	Calories	Protein	Carbs
8 ct	$5.85	140	23 g	1 g
12 ct	$8.45	210	34 g	2 g
4 ct (kids')	included	70	12 g	<1 g

Grilled vs. classic breaded

	8 ct grilled	8 ct classic
Calories	140	260
Protein	23 g	28 g
Fat	3 g	12 g
Carbs	1 g	11 g
Gluten-free	✅	❌

Why grilled is the best keto pick

<2 g carbs per serving — the only true low-carb entrée.
23–34 g of complete protein from real chicken breast.
Pair with a side salad and Garden Herb Ranch for a sub-300-cal meal.
Naturally gluten-free — no breading, no flour.
Add to any salad for $2 to push protein past 50 g.

💡 Pro tips & customizations

Sub grilled for any nugget order at no upcharge — except they cost $0.30 more on standalone orders.
Order an 8-ct grilled + side salad + Light Italian — 295 cal, 35 g protein meal.
Add 4 grilled to any salad for the highest-protein menu hack.
Garden Herb Ranch is the lowest-cal sauce that pairs well (60 cal/packet).
Grilled holds in the fridge 3 days — best cold meal-prep option.
Skip the sauce entirely for a true 140-cal meal.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets?
8-count: 140 cal. 12-count: 210 cal. 4-count (kids' meal): 70 cal. The leanest entrée on the Chick-fil-A menu.
Are Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets gluten-free?
Yes, at the recipe level. They're marinated and grilled with no breading. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is still possible.
How much do grilled nuggets cost?
About $5.85 for an 8-count and $8.45 for a 12-count in 2026 — roughly $0.30 more than the classic version.
Are grilled nuggets keto?
Yes — under 2 g carbs per serving, 23–34 g protein. Pair with Garden Herb Ranch (3 g carbs) for a fully keto meal.
How much protein is in grilled nuggets?
8-count: 23 g protein. 12-count: 34 g. Add 4-count: ~12 g. The highest protein-to-calorie ratio of any Chick-fil-A item.
Can I sub grilled nuggets for classic?
Yes — grilled is available wherever classic is offered (kids' meal, 8-ct, 12-ct, on salads, on bowls). Costs about $0.30 more.
Do grilled nuggets taste different than classic?
Yes — they're marinated in a citrus-and-honey blend and have a smoky char from the grill. Less salty than the breaded classic; more herbaceous.
What sauce goes best with grilled nuggets?
Most popular: Garden Herb Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Avocado Lime Ranch. Skip Polynesian if you're keto (sweet).
Can grilled nuggets be reheated?
Yes — oven at 350°F for 4 minutes, or air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes. Don't microwave — they get rubbery.
Where can I get Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets near me?
Every Chick-fil-A serves grilled nuggets. Use the locator to find a Chick-fil-A near me.

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Grilled nugget options

Item

Price

Calories

Chick-fil-A® Grilled Nuggets

$3.85

140 cal

Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal

$3.75

70 cal

Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

Size	Approx. price	Calories	Protein	Carbs
8 ct	$5.85	140	23 g	1 g
12 ct	$8.45	210	34 g	2 g
4 ct (kids')	included	70	12 g	<1 g

Grilled vs. classic breaded

	8 ct grilled	8 ct classic
Calories	140	260
Protein	23 g	28 g
Fat	3 g	12 g
Carbs	1 g	11 g
Gluten-free	✅	❌

Why grilled is the best keto pick

<2 g carbs per serving — the only true low-carb entrée.
23–34 g of complete protein from real chicken breast.
Pair with a side salad and Garden Herb Ranch for a sub-300-cal meal.
Naturally gluten-free — no breading, no flour.
Add to any salad for $2 to push protein past 50 g.

💡 Pro tips & customizations

Sub grilled for any nugget order at no upcharge — except they cost $0.30 more on standalone orders.
Order an 8-ct grilled + side salad + Light Italian — 295 cal, 35 g protein meal.
Add 4 grilled to any salad for the highest-protein menu hack.
Garden Herb Ranch is the lowest-cal sauce that pairs well (60 cal/packet).
Grilled holds in the fridge 3 days — best cold meal-prep option.
Skip the sauce entirely for a true 140-cal meal.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets?
8-count: 140 cal. 12-count: 210 cal. 4-count (kids' meal): 70 cal. The leanest entrée on the Chick-fil-A menu.
Are Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets gluten-free?
Yes, at the recipe level. They're marinated and grilled with no breading. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is still possible.
How much do grilled nuggets cost?
About $5.85 for an 8-count and $8.45 for a 12-count in 2026 — roughly $0.30 more than the classic version.
Are grilled nuggets keto?
Yes — under 2 g carbs per serving, 23–34 g protein. Pair with Garden Herb Ranch (3 g carbs) for a fully keto meal.
How much protein is in grilled nuggets?
8-count: 23 g protein. 12-count: 34 g. Add 4-count: ~12 g. The highest protein-to-calorie ratio of any Chick-fil-A item.
Can I sub grilled nuggets for classic?
Yes — grilled is available wherever classic is offered (kids' meal, 8-ct, 12-ct, on salads, on bowls). Costs about $0.30 more.
Do grilled nuggets taste different than classic?
Yes — they're marinated in a citrus-and-honey blend and have a smoky char from the grill. Less salty than the breaded classic; more herbaceous.
What sauce goes best with grilled nuggets?
Most popular: Garden Herb Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Avocado Lime Ranch. Skip Polynesian if you're keto (sweet).
Can grilled nuggets be reheated?
Yes — oven at 350°F for 4 minutes, or air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes. Don't microwave — they get rubbery.
Where can I get Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets near me?
Every Chick-fil-A serves grilled nuggets. Use the locator to find a Chick-fil-A near me.

Grilled nugget options

🔥Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

⚖️Grilled vs. classic breaded

🥬Why grilled is the best keto pick

💡 Pro tips & customizations

Frequently asked questions

Grilled nugget options

🔥Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

⚖️Grilled vs. classic breaded

🥬Why grilled is the best keto pick

💡 Pro tips & customizations

Frequently asked questions

Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

Grilled vs. classic breaded

Why grilled is the best keto pick

Grilled Nugget sizes — calories & protein

Grilled vs. classic breaded

Why grilled is the best keto pick