Highest Protein Items at Dave's Hot Chicken (September 2026)
Dave's Hot Chicken lists each item by spice level. Hotter levels (Mild to Reaper) add calories and sodium, with about the same protein. Dave's Bites (10 pc) have 41 g protein for 650 calories, and the Dave's #2 combo has 68 g.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
41 g protein · 650 cal · 6.3 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Mac & Cheese
14 g protein · 290 cal · 4.8 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
No item fits this yet.
All Dave's Hot Chicken items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicechicken | 41 | 650 | 6.3 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Saucy Bites w/ Buffalo Saucechicken | 37 | 670 | 5.5 | 0 |
| Single Tender (no sides), Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicechicken | 25 | 490 | 5.1 | 0 |
| Single Slider (no sides), Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicesandwich | 31 | 620 | 5 | 0 |
| Mac & Cheeseside | 14 | 290 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Dave's #1, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 56 | 1230 | 4.6 | 3 |
| Dave's #2, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 68 | 1500 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Dave's #3, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 62 | 1370 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Dave's Bites 10 pc w/ Fries, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 47 | 1090 | 4.3 | 3 |
| Dave's #4, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 37 | 1060 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Dave's #5, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spicecombo | 31 | 930 | 3.3 | 3 |
| French Friesside | 6 | 440 | 1.4 | 3 |
| Kale Slawside | 2 | 270 | 0.7 | 3 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Dave's #2, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
68 g protein · 1500 cal · 4.5 g per 100 cal - Dave's #3, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
62 g protein · 1370 cal · 4.5 g per 100 cal - Dave's #1, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
56 g protein · 1230 cal · 4.6 g per 100 cal - Dave's Bites 10 pc w/ Fries, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
47 g protein · 1090 cal · 4.3 g per 100 cal - Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
41 g protein · 650 cal · 6.3 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- Single Tender (no sides), Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice
25 g protein · 490 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Dave's Hot Chicken
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice41 g protein · 650 cal
How to order: 41 g protein for 650 calories.
10 Saucy Bites w/ Buffalo Sauce37 g protein · 670 cal
How to order: Buffalo is the lightest sauce. The Mike's Hot Honey version is 920 calories.
Single Tender (no sides), Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice25 g protein · 490 cal
How to order: Mild to Reaper spice adds 60 calories (550 total) with the same 25 g protein.
Mac & Cheese14 g protein · 290 cal
How to order: 14 g protein for 290 calories.
French Fries6 g protein · 440 cal
How to order: Mac & Cheese has 14 g protein for 150 fewer calories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice has the most protein on our list, with 41 g of protein and 650 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Mac & Cheese gives you 14 g of protein for 290 calories. That’s 4.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Dave's Hot Chicken have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Dave's Hot Chicken doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Order Dave's Bites 10 pc, Not Hot & Lite Mild Spice (41 g protein). 41 g protein for 650 calories.
Where does this Dave's Hot Chicken nutrition info come from?
We use Dave's Hot Chicken’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 13 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Dave's Hot Chicken’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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