Panda Express Hack: My High-Protein Order That Doesn't Blow Your Calories
Fast food doesn't have to wreck your progress. You just have to know how to build the plate.
I was on the go today and needed to hit my protein goals without blowing my calories, so I stopped at Panda Express and built a custom plate. Here's what I ordered:
- Half Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Half Black Pepper Angus Steak
- Half Super Greens
- Half Fried Rice (accidental bonus carbs, but we pivot)
The macro breakdown for this exact custom plate:
- Calories: Around 550 to 600
- Protein: 37g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 60g
Even with the accidental fried rice slipping in, pairing it with the greens and heavy protein entrées keeps the numbers solid. Two protein entrées plus a big serving of greens does a lot of the work — the rice is just along for the ride.
That's the whole hack, really. Fast food doesn't have to derail your nutrition if you know how to build the plate. Double up on the protein, load up the greens, and let the carbs be the sidekick instead of the main event.
What is your go-to high protein fast food order? Drop it in the comments — I'm always looking for new on-the-go options.
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