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Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critter Salad Nutrition

Crispy fried chicken tenders (Chicken Critters) over mixed greens with cheese, tomatoes, eggs, and croutons.

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Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy. All items may contain peanuts due to cross-contamination.

Diet Compatibility

Keto27g carbs exceeds keto limit
High Protein56g protein per serving
Low Sodium1440mg sodium (high)
Low Calorie690 calories
Keto:27g carbs from breading and croutons
High Protein:56g protein — excellent
Low Sodium:1,440mg sodium (63% DV)
Low Calorie:690 cal — moderate for an entrée

690

Calories

40g

Fat

27g

Carbs

56g

Protein

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Critter Salad · Full salad

Calories690
% Daily Value*
Total Fat40g 51%
Saturated Fat17g 85%
Cholesterol355mg 118%
Sodium1,440mg 63%
Total Carbs27g 10%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars8g
Protein56g 112%

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lighter Swaps

  • ✓Grilled chicken instead of fried (-150 cal)
  • ✓Vinaigrette instead of ranch (-70 cal)
  • ✓Skip croutons (-80 cal)

Dressing Note

Served with choice of dressing. Ranch adds ~150 cal; ask for balsamic vinaigrette (~80 cal) to save calories.

Ordering Tips

  • •Best value entrée salad — 690 cal with 56g protein
  • •Ask for grilled chicken instead of fried to save ~150 calories
  • •Cholesterol is very high at 355mg (118% DV) from eggs + fried chicken
  • •The 6g fiber is solid — keeps you feeling full

What Is It?

The Chicken Critter Salad features Texas Roadhouse's signature breaded and fried chicken tenders sliced over a bed of mixed greens with shredded cheese, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and croutons. At 690 calories with 56g protein, it offers the best calorie-to-protein ratio among the entrée salads. The crispy chicken provides satisfying texture but adds more fat than grilled options.

Compare With Other Salads

SaladCalProteinFatSodium
Chicken Critter ★69056g40g1,440mg
California Chicken97074g46g2,460mg
Chicken Caesar110060g89g1,070mg
Grilled Shrimp66052g43g2,130mg
Nutrition values may vary by location. Use our Texas Roadhouse nutrition calculator to build a complete meal with this salad plus sides and drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Chicken Critters?▼

Chicken Critters are Texas Roadhouse's signature fried chicken tenders — boneless chicken breast strips breaded in a seasoned coating and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

Which salad has the best calorie-to-protein ratio?▼

The Chicken Critter Salad offers 56g protein for 690 calories (12.3 calories per gram of protein). The House Salad is lighter but has very little protein. For best protein density, the Critter Salad or Grilled Salmon Salad are top picks.

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