Chipotle Chicken Nutrition Facts

Chipotle chicken has 180 calories and 32g of protein per 4 oz serving. That's the highest protein-per-calorie ratio of any protein on the Chipotle menu: 17.8g of protein per 100 calories. Zero carbs. 7g of fat. 310mg of sodium.

It's marinated in chipotle adobo, then grilled. Same preparation every time, same portion at every location.

Data from the official Chipotle US Nutrition Facts.

Chipotle Chicken Nutrition Facts Card

Chipotle chicken contains 180 calories, 32g protein, 7g total fat (3g saturated), 0g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 310mg sodium, and 125mg cholesterol per 4 oz serving. That protein count represents 64% of the recommended daily value from a single serving, making chicken the most protein-dense option on the entire Chipotle menu.

How Much Protein Is in Chipotle Chicken?

Chipotle chicken provides 32g of protein per 4 oz serving with zero carbohydrates and 7g of fat. It's the most protein you can get from any single item on the Chipotle menu, and it works for keto, low-carb, high-protein, and low-calorie diets.

For a double portion (common at most locations), you're looking at 64g of protein for 360 calories. That's more protein than most protein shakes deliver.

How Does Chipotle Chicken Compare to Steak?

Chipotle chicken has 32g protein at 180 calories, while steak has 21g protein at 150 calories. Chicken delivers 52% more protein per serving and a 27% higher protein-per-calorie efficiency: 17.8g versus 14.0g per 100 calories. Steak wins on raw calorie count, saving 30 calories per serving, with nearly identical fat content at 6 to 7g. Both have near-zero carbs.

Chicken wins on the metric that matters most to macro trackers: protein per calorie. You get 52% more protein per serving. Steak wins on total calories if you prioritize keeping the number low.

All Proteins Ranked by Protein Efficiency

Chicken leads by a 26% margin over the next closest option. The gap widens further down the list.

Is Chipotle Chicken Healthy?

By the numbers: 180 calories for 32g of protein with zero carbs and moderate fat (7g). That's a strong macro profile. Sodium at 310mg is also reasonable. It's the second lowest sodium protein after sour cream (30mg), though sour cream isn't really a protein source.

The official description says the chicken is "responsibly raised, marinated in chipotle adobo, then grilled." No breading, no deep frying, no added sugar.

In the context of a full bowl, chicken is almost always the best protein choice if you want the most protein for the fewest calories. The exception would be if sodium is your primary concern, in which case steak at 330mg is close but chicken still wins with more protein.

How Many Calories Does Chipotle Chicken Add to a Bowl?

Chicken adds 180 calories regardless of which entree you choose. The portion is consistent at 4 oz:

The chicken stays the same. Everything else changes based on the base and toppings you pick.

Chipotle Protein Comparison Calculator

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