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The highest-protein meals at Popeyes.
The highest-protein meal we track at Popeyes is the 8-Piece Classic Tenders — 100g protein for 1220 calories. Below are all 18 Popeyes meals ranked by protein, from the brand's official nutrition data, not AI guesses.
Ranked by protein
Every Popeyes meal, highest protein first
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8-Piece Classic Tenders Classic (fried) handcrafted tenders à la carte, 8 pieces, no combo sides | 100g | 1220 |
| 2 | 8-Piece Blackened Tenders Blackened (grilled, not breaded) tenders à la carte, 8 pieces, no sauce or sides | 69g | 450 |
| 3 | 5-Piece Classic Tenders Classic (fried) tenders, 5 pieces, no combo sides | 63g | 740 |
| 4 | 5-Piece Blackened Tenders + Mac & Cheese & Diet Coke 5 blackened (grilled) tenders with a regular Homestyle Mac & Cheese and a Diet Coke — high-protein Cajun feast under 600 cal | 54g | 560 |
| 5 | 5-Piece Blackened Tenders No sauce; blackened (grilled, not breaded) | 43g | 280 |
| 6 | 3-Piece Classic Tenders Tenders only (no combo fries/biscuit) | 38g | 445 |
| 7 | Bonafide Mild Chicken Breast Bone-in breast, mild, 1 piece | 35g | 440 |
| 8 | Bonafide Spicy Breast + Green Beans & Unsweetened Iced Tea Bone-in spicy fried chicken breast with a regular side of green beans and unsweetened iced tea — the Louisiana diner plate | 35g | 460 |
| 9 | Blackened Chicken Sandwich (no mayo) + Green Beans & Diet Coke Blackened grilled fillet on brioche bun with pickles, no mayo, side green beans, Diet Coke — grilled sandwich done right | 34g | 500 |
| 10 | Bonafide Spicy Chicken Breast Bone-in breast, 1 piece (157g) | 33g | 420 |
| 11 | Blackened Chicken Sandwich Blackened (grilled) fillet, brioche bun, pickles, with mayo | 32g | 550 |
| 12 | 3-Piece Blackened Tenders + Mashed Potatoes & Diet Pepsi 3 blackened tenders with regular Cajun mashed potatoes & gravy and a Diet Pepsi — comfort-food macro win | 29g | 280 |
| 13 | 3-Piece Blackened Tenders + Green Beans & Diet Pepsi 3 blackened (grilled) tenders with a regular side of green beans and a Diet Pepsi — the cleanest full meal on the menu | 28g | 210 |
| 14 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich Standard build with spicy mayo, pickles, brioche bun | 28g | 700 |
| 15 | 3-Piece Blackened Tenders Blackened (grilled, not breaded), 3 pieces, no sauce | 26g | 170 |
| 16 | Bonafide Mild Chicken Thigh Bone-in thigh, mild, 1 piece | 14g | 280 |
| 17 | Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Regular) Regular size | 11g | 280 |
| 18 | Regular Cajun Fries Regular size (85g) | 3g | 260 |
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