Let’s face it: Popeyes’ juicy chicken and melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are hard to resist. This Louisiana-style fast food joint is a fan favorite for many reasons, from the tasty selection of dipping sauces to the tasty sides like Homestyle Mac&Cheese to the combo meals. Popeyes makes you feel right at home enjoying your comfort food. And we have great news for anyone on a diet: you can still enjoy Popeyes even if you’re trying to lose weight! We found a 390-calorie order from Popeyes that’s absolutely perfect for weight loss.
Before we get started, it’s important to know that fast food is by no means a “healthy” choice. However, indulging every now and then – in moderation, of course – is important to sticking with your weight loss program in the long term. By implementing tips and tricks for healthier ordering and searching the internet for proven low-calorie ordering hacks, the next time you want to treat yourself will be a breeze.
The Blackened Tenders with mashed potatoes in Cajun sauce are a great, protein-rich Popeyes order for weight loss.
Nutrition (per order):
Calories: 390
Fat: 7 g (saturated fatty acids: 2 g)
sodium: 1,510mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g (fiber: 1 g, sugar: 1 g)
protein: 46g
TikTok user @SmallerSam_PCOS is known for dishing out low-calorie fast food orders and healthy recipes on her channel. She’s even put together some copycat fast food recipes that pack the flavor while providing lower-calorie alternatives, like the Taco Bell Stacker, so you can enjoy “fast food” from the comfort of your own home.
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Sam announced on her channel that she has lost 246 pounds, including 200 pounds naturally through a calorie deficit, diet, and exercise, and 46 pounds with the help of semaglutide to treat her PCOS. Sam still indulges in fast food in moderation while maintaining her calorie deficit, and that’s where her videos on ordering low-calorie fast food come in.
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Sam’s favorite order at Popeyes is low in calories and packed with protein. In her video, she explains, “I get a five-piece Blackened Tender Meal with mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy. I don’t get gravy, although I love their Blackened Ranch – it’s high in calories. But I dip my Blackened Strips in the mashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken is so juicy and perfectly seasoned. You can eat this entire meal for only 390 calories and (46) grams of protein.”
Protein helps keep you full and satisfied and supports your weight loss efforts, and this order contains an impressive 46 grams!
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