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Texas Roadhouse Grilled BBQ Chicken
Available sizes
Grilled BBQ Chicken $14.49 · 300 calGrilled Chicken (No BBQ Sauce) $14.49 · 220 cal
Marinated ½ lb. breast served with choice of two sides.
About Texas Roadhouse Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken is the leanest entrée Texas Roadhouse sells: a marinated grilled breast brushed with BBQ sauce for $14.49 at 300 calories, or ordered plain at just 220. Two sides come along like always, which means a complete dinner here can finish under 500 calories without a single substitution.
The marinade keeps the breast juicy through the grill, and the sauce caramelizes at the edges rather than drowning the plate. It is the entrée dietitians would design if dietitians ran a steakhouse, and it costs less than every steak on the board.
Texas Roadhouse Grilled BBQ Chicken Calories
Calories vary by size. Here's the breakdown for each Grilled BBQ Chicken option:
| Size | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled BBQ Chicken | 300 cal | $14.49 |
| Grilled Chicken (No BBQ Sauce) | 220 cal | $14.49 |
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Grilled BBQ Chicken at Home
A simple brine-strength marinade, a hot grill, and sauce only in the last three minutes. That order of operations is the entire recipe.
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken & Marinade
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
0 of 3 steps
- 1Dissolve salt and sugar in water with the vinegar. Brine the breasts 45 minutes. · 45 minTip: The quick brine is why restaurant grilled chicken stays juicy. Skip it, regret it.
- 2Pat dry and grill over medium-high, 6 minutes per side to 155°F. · 12 min
- 3Brush with BBQ sauce and grill 90 seconds per side until glossy and edged with char, finishing at 165°F. · 3 min
Pro Tips
- Sauce early equals burnt sugar; the last three minutes only.
- Leave one breast unsauced for the 220-calorie purist at your table.
- Extra warmed sauce on the side beats over-saucing the grill.
Variations
Spicy BBQ
Stir chipotle powder and hot sauce into the glaze.
Smoked
225°F smoker to 150°F, then a hot sear and glaze.
Serving Ideas
- Seasoned rice and corn for the barbecue-plate look.
- Sliced into a sandwich with pickles on a toasted bun.
- Chopped over salad with ranch thinned in BBQ sauce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Grilled BBQ Chicken?
$14.49 with two sides, sauced or plain at the same price.
How many calories, sauced versus plain?
300 calories with BBQ sauce, 220 without. The plain version is the leanest entrée on the entire menu.
Is this on the Early Dine menu?
Yes, at most stores it anchors the Early Dine lineup, dropping it near $11 on weekday afternoons.
Can I get it in a combo?
Yes: BBQ Chicken & Sirloin at $22.99 or with ribs at $21.99.
What is the lowest calorie full meal here?
Plain grilled chicken (220) with green beans (100) and applesauce (110): a 430-calorie dinner, rolls not included because nobody resists the rolls.