Hungry Girl Goes... In Search of New Guilt-Free Restaurant Picks!

Going out for dinner? Before you head out the door, take a look at my latest guilt-free restaurant picks. Then you'll be ready for chewing action!
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Panera Bread Hidden Menu Power Steak Lettuce Wraps
Huge news! Have you heard about the Hidden Menu at Panera? It's the greatest thing ever! This secret list of offerings is packed with high-protein, no-guilt gems like this beef dish. Green leaf lettuce is served up with steak, a basil pesto sauce and tons of fresh veggies. Incredible! Just tell 'em you're ordering from the hidden menu, and you'll be good to go!
Each bowl has 280 calories, 16g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 28g protein and a PointsPlus® value of 7.


Chili's Mango-Chile Chicken
Getting grilled chicken at a restaurant doesn't have to be boring. This dish definitely has some kick to it! The chicken is seasoned with chile and topped with spicy mango vinaigrette and a mango salsa (with avocado and pico de gallo!). Plus, you get sides of steamed broccoli and rice. That's one fiber-packed, protein-filled plate! It's one to check out, people!
Each order has 580 calories, 24g fat, 59g carbs, 9g fiber, 38g protein and a PointsPlus value of 15.

Applebee's Zesty Roma Chicken & Shrimp
With the Under 550 Calories menu and the Weight Watchers menu, Applebee's has neatly organized all the smart picks. (Nicely done!) This grilled chicken and blackened shrimp entrée comes with red potatoes, veggies and a tangy tomato sauce. Great stats, too! Go Applebee's!
Each order has 410 calories, 11g fat, 23g carbs, 3g fiber, 56g protein and a PointsPlus value of 10.

Panera Bread Spinach Power Salad
Yup, another Panera pick! This salad is loaded with goodies like baby spinach, roasted mushrooms 'n' onions, eggs and – wait for it – bacon! Spinach serves up tons of vitamins and minerals, and bacon is, well, delicious. You + this salad = the ultimate power couple! By the way, if you want to save some fat, request your salad without the crispy garlic pepper onions.
Each order has 460 calories, 26g fat, 46g carbs, 6g fiber, 14g protein and a PointsPlus value of 12.

Where will Hungry Girl go next week? Check back Monday to find out!

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