Highest-Protein Meals at Denny's: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Denny's is Bourbon Chicken Skillet, with 65 g of protein and 870 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Denny's (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Bourbon Chicken Skillet	65	870	67	39	7.5
2	Smoky Gouda Chicken & Broccoli Skillet	60	810	62	36	7.4
3	Slow Cooked Pot Roast	52	720	61	29	7.2
4	$8 Chicken Loaded Potato Skillet	52	810	36	51	6.4
5	Zesty Nachos, Full Size	50	1840	160	113	2.7
6	Chicken & Sausage Quesadilla	47	1140	58	82	4.1
7	55+ Club Sandwich w/ French Fries	46	1090	97	58	4.2
8	Moons Over My Hammy	44	970	57	62	4.5
9	Smoky Gouda Prime Rib & Broccoli Skillet	44	840	66	45	5.2
10	Chicken Strips w/ Buffalo Sauce	43	700	68	30	6.1
11	Chicken Strips w/ Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce	43	760	106	21	5.7
12	Avocado Chicken Caesar Salad	43	730	10	59	5.9
13	Wild Alaska Salmon Skillet	39	690	34	43	5.7
14	Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad	32	570	66	21	5.6
15	Mozzarella Cheese Sticks	32	560	60	22	5.7
16	Loaded Bacon Cheddar Tots	31	850	59	55	3.6
17	55+ Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Breakfast	29	750	78	34	3.9
18	Beef Patty	29	360	0	26	8.1
19	Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast	29	200	1	9	14.5
20	Banana Pecan Pancake Breakfast	28	570	83	16	4.9
21	Zesty Nachos, 1/2 Size	28	960	83	59	2.9
22	55+ Fit Fare Loaded Veggie Omelette	27	400	57	9	6.8
23	55+ Omelette	27	480	7	38	5.6
24	Fit Slam	26	390	52	11	6.7
25	Cheese Quesadilla, for Build Your Own Sampler	24	630	45	39	3.8
26	Jr Cinnamon Crunch Pancake Breakfast	23	820	98	37	2.8
27	Stack of Dulce de Leche Crunch Pancakes	22	1200	205	33	1.8
28	Fit Fare Veggie Skillet	21	380	40	16	5.5
29	Banana Split	19	1160	169	51	1.6
30	$4 Shareable Turtle Sundae	19	1260	149	68	1.5

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Denny's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Denny's?

Bourbon Chicken Skillet leads with 65 g of protein (870 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Denny's?

Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast gives about 14.5 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Denny's?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Denny's, Bourbon Chicken Skillet tops the list at 65 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.