These Are the 10 Healthiest Menu Options For When You "Accidentally" End Up at Chick-fil-A

Look, we know you're probably at Chick-fil-A for a milkshake and a fried chicken sandwich. And who could blame you? That stuff is tempting.

But on the off chance that you're out with friends, stuck at a fast food place, and trying to make a healthier choice, we put together a few options for you; think of it as your emergency backup plan for when you're in a bind and a drive-through is the only option. At the very least, you'll be getting a significant serving of protein, and chicken is almost always a healthier option than burgers, which are chock-full of saturated fats. Try one of these 10 healthy (or at least healthy-ish) Chick-fil-A options, available nationwide.

— Additional reporting by Maggie Ryan

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Chicken, Egg & Cheese Bagel
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Chicken, Egg & Cheese Bagel

The Chicken, Egg & Cheese Bagel is exactly what it sounds like. The sunflower multigrain bagel gives it a pretty big dose of carbs (49 grams), but they're whole grains as opposed to a plain white bread-bagel, which gives you some extra fiber. This toasted sandwich is loaded with protein (26 grams) too. The calorie count is 460 and the cholesterol is high — 190 milligrams, which is almost two-thirds of your daily amount. Ask for grilled chicken or skip out on the cheese to cut down on calories.

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Superfood Side
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Superfood Side

Chick-fil-A's Superfood Side has kale, broccolini, nuts, and dried cherries. Yum! It might not be the fried chicken and biscuits you came to Chick-fil-A looking for, but this low-calorie, nutrient-dense side dish is loaded in vitamin C and A, healthy fiber, and even a little protein.

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Fruit Cup
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Fruit Cup

It's hard to go wrong with a side of fruit. Because there's no real cap on natural sugar, you won't need to worry about the sugar content. With only 50 calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates, the Medium Fruit Cup side dish won't do damage to your waistline, and it'll help curb a sweet tooth.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a Chick-fil-A classic, without the fried stuff. At only 310 calories, this filling sandwich offers 29 grams of satiating protein and is low on cholesterol, with just 55 grams. Be mindful of the sodium content and grab yourself a glass of water.

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Greek Yogurt Parfait
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Greek Yogurt Parfait

Watch out for this one: the Greek Yogurt Parfait has a "chocolate cookie crumble" variety that'll jack up the sugar content. Go for the classic serving — you'll get 13 grams of protein and some vitamins and natural sugar from the fruit. The calorie count is high (270) and so is the sugar (23 grams), but it's a decent option to satisfy a sweet tooth with some healthy fats.

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Market Salad
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Market Salad

The Market Salad is topped with grilled chicken, shredded red cabbage and carrots, crumbled blue cheese, red and green apples, strawberries, and blueberries — to be honest, that sounds pretty damn good. Without the dressing (they suggest "Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette"), it's 210 calories with 7 grams of protein and a measly 24 grams of carbs.

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Egg White Grill
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Egg White Grill

Grab an Egg White Grill when you're in a breakfast bind; the lean chicken (citrus flavored, by the way), with egg whites and cheese is a protein powerhouse: 25 grams in a 300-calorie sandwich. The bread will put you out 31 grams of carbs.

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Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets
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Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets

The Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets are a force to be reckoned with; they're bite-size and perfectly poppable and they're not fried. An eight-count of nuggets gives you 25 grams of protein with only 140 calories. That's pretty amazing.

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Side Salad
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Side Salad

A Side Salad is always a safe bet when you're opting out of french fries. Without dressing, this bad boy is 160 calories with 6 grams of protein.

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Grilled Cool Wrap
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Grilled Cool Wrap

Feeling famished after a workout? Grab a Grilled Cool Wrap. At 42 grams, it's tied (with the Cobb salad) for the highest-protein item on Chick-fil-A's menu. The wrap is 360 calories and contains 30 grams carbs, and all that sliced grilled chicken and shredded lettuce make it one of the more nutritious nonsalad items you can buy.

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To check out full nutrition info and see the entire menu (healthy and not-so-healthy options alike), head to Chick-fil-A's website.