✅ 1) High Protein Cup (Adobo Chicken)
180 calories
32g protein
Macro tip: Add this on the side if your bowl is short on protein. It’s the easiest way to bump protein without changing carbs/fats much.
Jessica Chambers • January 26, 2026
High-Protein Chipotle Orders: Macro-Friendly Meals That Actually Fit Your Goals
If you track macros (or you’re just trying to eat more protein without living on plain chicken and broccoli), Chipotle is basically a cheat code: you control the base, the protein, and the toppings so you can build anything from a lean meal to a full-on training-day bowl. You can easily have high protein fast food meals on the go with a little extra research!
And yes, this post is data-backed. The calories/macros below come from Chipotle’s official nutrition facts (their paper nutrition menu) and Chipotle’s official High Protein Menu announcement. Chipotle also notes that nutrition can vary a bit because portions and ingredients can vary by location and prep. Remember that each cook is different so calories will vary. These options are also chipotle GLP-1 friendly meals! Theres an order for everyone in this article.
Why Chipotle works for high-protein macros
1) The protein portions are legit

Chipotle’s official nutrition menu lists
Chicken (4 oz) = 180 calories + 32g protein.
So simply choosing chicken and optionally doubling it gets you very far, very fast.
2) You can control your “macro levers”
At Chipotle, the biggest calorie swings usually come from:
- Tortillas (burrito tortilla is 320 calories)
- Dressings/sauces (Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette is 220 calories)
- High-fat add-ons like guac (230 calories) and cheese (110 calories)
Not “bad,” just easy to accidentally turn a macro-friendly bowl into a surprise bulk meal.
Chipotle’s official High Protein Menu (easy, no guessing)
Chipotle launched a curated High Protein Menu that’s literally made for this conversation high protein, convenient portions, and some options they even describe as GLP-1 friendly. Here are the headline items with calories + protein straight from Chipotle’s announcement:
✅ 2) Double High Protein Bowl
760 calories
81g protein
Macro tip: This is a monster protein option is great for hard training days or if you’re trying to hit protein in fewer meals.
✅ 3) High Protein–High Fiber Bowl (GLP-1 friendly)
540 calories
46g protein
Macro tip: This is a solid meal! The pThe protein is high, the calories are moderate, and fiber helps with fullness.
✅ 4) High Protein–Low Calorie Salad (GLP-1 friendly)
470 calories
36g protein
Macro tip: If your appetite is lower (common with GLP-1s), salads can be easier to finish while still getting meaningful protein. As you eat, focus on protein and add on a little of everything else.
✅ 5) Double High Protein Burrito
840 calories
79g protein
Macro tip: Burritos are delicious, but remember tortillas add calories fast. If you’re in a cut (calorie deficit), consider doing this as a bowl instead or you can also split it.
✅ 6) Adobo Chicken Taco
190 calories
15g protein
Macro tip: Tacos make portion control simple. Order 2–3 depending on your goals. If you still need more protein, add an extra cup on the side
Build-your-own high-protein Chipotle meals (with full macros)
Below are macro-friendly high-protein builds using Chipotle’s official per-ingredient nutrition numbers from their nutrition menu. (These are built from the standard ingredient portions listed by Chipotle real-life scoops can vary.)
1) Lean Cut Double Chicken Salad Bowl (high protein, lighter carbs)
What to order
- Supergreens Salad Mix
- Black beans
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Tomatillo-green chili salsa
- Double chicken
Totals (approx from Chipotle’s nutrition menu)
- 565 calories
- 74g protein
- 38g carbs
- 15.5g fat
Why it’s great: This one is a protein-first bowl that still includes beans for fiber and carbs, without stacking rice + tortilla.
Easy swaps
- Want fewer carbs? Skip beans (you’ll drop carbs and calories but also lose some fiber/protein).
- Want more volume? Add extra romaine/supergreens (very low calories).
2) Balanced Chicken Bowl (Half Rice) (everyday macros for gym-goers)
What to order
- Half cilantro-lime white rice
- Black beans
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Half roasted chili-corn salsa
- Chicken
Totals (approx)
- 500 calories
- 44.5g protein
- 59g carbs
- 11.25g fat
Why it’s great: This is the “I lift so I want carbs and protein kind of bowl. The protein is strong, carbs are enough to fuel training, and fats stay reasonable.
Easy swaps
- Cutting? Keep half rice, skip corn salsa, add tomatillo-green instead (lower calories).
- Bulking? Make it full rice or add an extra protein serving.
3) Double Chicken Performance Bowl (big protein, big carbs for training day)
What to order
- White rice
- Black beans
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Roasted chili-corn salsa
- Cheese
- Double chicken
Totals (approx)
- 935 calories
- 86g protein
- 88g carbs
- 29g fat
Why it’s great: If you’re training hard and struggling to hit protein, this is very effective.
Make it leaner (same vibe, fewer calories)
- Drop cheese (−110 calories)
- Swap corn salsa for tomatillo-green (lower calories)
- Do half rice instead of full rice
4) Chicken + Steak Combo Bowl (variety without going off the rails)
What to order
- Half brown rice
- Pinto beans
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Tomatillo-red chili salsa
- Chicken + Steak
Totals (approx)
- 640 calories
- 64g protein
- 53g carbs
- 17.5g fat
Why it’s great: You get variety (and different amino acid profiles across meals) while staying macro-aware.
Easy swaps
- If fats creep up elsewhere in your day, keep chicken only (lower fat than many options).
- Need more carbs? Make rice full instead of half.
5) Double Chicken Burrito (No Rice/Beans) (high protein, portable)
What to order
- Burrito tortilla
- Double chicken
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Cheese
- Romaine lettuce
Totals (approx)
- 840 calories
- 79g protein
- 61g carbs
- 31g fat
Why it’s great: This mirrors Chipotle’s “double high protein burrito” style—super high protein, super convenient.
Macro-friendly burrito hacks
- Want fewer calories? Turn it into a bowl (skip the tortilla = −320 calories).
- Want less fat? Drop cheese (−110 calories).
6) Barbacoa + Guac Salad Bowl (higher fat, still macro-friendly)
What to order
- Supergreens
- Black beans
- Fajita veggies
- Fresh tomato salsa
- Tomatillo-green salsa
- Barbacoa
- Guac
Totals (approx)
- 605 calories
- 36g protein
- 48g carbs
- 30.5g fat
Why it’s great: If you prefer a higher-fat macro split, guac makes this satisfying. If you’re cutting, guac is usually the first thing I’d portion-control.
Chipotle macro friendly fast-food rules (that actually work)
If your goal is fat loss (or GLP-1 appetite support)
- Choose bowl/salad over burrito (tortilla adds 320 calories).
- Start with 1 protein, then add another only if needed.
- Go easy on vinaigrette (220 calories) and “extras” like guac (230) and queso.
- Try: half rice OR beans, not both (depends on your daily carb target).
If your goal is muscle gain / performance
- Rice + beans + double protein is your friend.
- Don’t fear calories, control them. Build intentionally (like the Performance Bowl above).
- If you’re short on protein, add a High Protein Cup as a side.
If your goal is “balanced macros without obsessing”
Use this easy formula:
- Pick a protein (chicken is the lean classic: 180 calories, 32g protein)
- Pick one main carb (rice or beans, or half portions of both)
- Load veggies + salsa for volume and flavor (very low calories compared to dressings)
Quick order ideas (copy/paste for your next visit)
- “Double chicken salad bowl, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, green salsa.”
- “Chicken bowl, half rice, black beans, fajita veggies, mild + green salsa.”
- “Bowl: double chicken, rice, beans, fajita veggies, mild salsa—no cheese, no sour cream.”
- “2–3 tacos with chicken + fajita veggies + tomato salsa” (easy portions)
Bottom line
Chipotle can be one of the most macro-friendly “fast food” options because you can build meals around protein first and control everything else. Instead of guessing, you’re choosing the structure of your meal when it comes to protein, carbs, fats, volume and adjusting each piece based on your goals.
If you want the easiest high-protein choices with zero math, Chipotle’s High Protein Menu gives you simple, plug-and-play options with calories and protein already listed making it perfect for busy schedules, gym days, and anyone who wants consistency without overthinking food.
If you prefer to customize, you can use Chipotle’s official nutrition numbers to adjust rice, beans, and toppings like a dial increasing protein when you need it, lowering carbs when cutting, or managing fats based on your daily targets.
This is exactly how I coach my clients to eat in the real world! Not by avoiding restaurants, not by labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” but by learning how to build balanced meals anywhere. Nutrition should support your life, not control it.
💚 If you want help building meals that actually fit your body, your lifestyle, and your goals, I offer 1:1 coaching that teaches you how to eat out, travel, socialize, and still make progress without food anxiety. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about sustainability, structure, and habits that last.
👉 Schedule a call with me to start building a plan that works for your real life, not just your macros.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chipotle good for high-protein diets?
Yes. Chipotle offers lean protein options like chicken, steak, barbacoa, and sofritas, with the ability to double portions and customize meals for high-protein, macro-friendly eating.
What is the highest protein meal at Chipotle?
The Double High Protein Bowl contains about 81g of protein and approximately 760 calories, making it one of the highest-protein options available.
What’s the best Chipotle order for weight loss?
A salad or bowl with chicken, fajita veggies, salsa, and light rice or beans is ideal for high protein with controlled calories.
Is Chipotle good for people on GLP-1 medications?
Yes. Chipotle offers high-protein, lower-calorie meals that support fullness, muscle preservation, and appetite control.
Can you eat Chipotle and track macros?
Yes. Chipotle provides full nutrition data and customizable ingredients, making macro tracking simple and accurate.
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