$6.50 | 655 Calories
That’s an excellent choice! The Waffle House Chicken Melt (officially the Texas Grilled Chicken Melt) is a favorite among those looking for a savory, non-breakfast option, served any time of day.1
The Texas Grilled Chicken Melt is a hearty sandwich served on thick-cut Texas Toast.2 It’s a classic diner melt, known for its moist grilled chicken and gooey cheese.3
The standard components are:
- Texas Toast: Two slices of thick white bread, grilled until golden brown.
- Grilled Chicken: A boneless, skinless, Springer Mountain Farms grilled chicken breast.4
- Grilled Onions: A generous portion of savory sautéed onions.5
- American Cheese: Two slices of melted American cheese.6
The menu item is often served as a Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl, which swaps the Texas Toast for a large bed of hashbrowns.7 The information below focuses on the classic Texas Grilled Chicken Melt Sandwich.
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price (Melt Sandwich Only): $8.95 to $10.05 (Price varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Estimated for the Sandwich)
The figures below are approximations for one Texas Grilled Chicken Melt Sandwich (Chicken, Onions, Cheese, and Texas Toast).
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~635–660 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~35 g | ~45% |
| Saturated Fat | ~15 g | ~75% |
| Trans Fat | ~0.5–1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ~115 mg | ~38% |
| Sodium | ~1920–2040 mg | ~83%–89% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~43 g | ~16% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~3 g | ~11% |
| Total Sugars | ~6 g | — |
| Protein | ~40–41 g | ~80% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Grilled Chicken | Boneless, skinless chicken breast, water, seasonings (salt, yeast extract, onion/garlic powder, spices) |
| Texas Toast | Thick-cut white bread, butter/margarine |
| Cheese | American Cheese (pasteurized prepared cheese product) |
| Grilled Onions | Sliced yellow/white onions, cooked on the grill. |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Texas Grilled Chicken Melt contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and Texas Toast/margarine)
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the Texas Toast)9
- 🥜 Soy (in the American cheese, margarine, and cooking oil)
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I get the Chicken Melt without the Texas Toast?
Answer: Yes! If you prefer a lower-carb option, you can order the Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl or simply ask for the “Chicken Melt without the bread.” The bowl version combines the grilled chicken, grilled onions, and cheese over a large bed of hashbrowns.10
2. Is the grilled chicken spicy?
Answer: No, the chicken is generally seasoned but not spicy.11 It is a savory, grilled chicken breast that is high in protein and serves as a leaner alternative to pork sausage or bacon.
3. What is Waffle House’s famous sauce often recommended with the Chicken Melt?
Answer: Many Waffle House regulars recommend pairing the Chicken Melt with the Waffle House Sauce. This is a special condiment (often found in small black packets) that is described as a spicy chipotle mayo or a slightly tangy pepper sauce, which adds a flavorful kick to the sandwich.
4. Is the Chicken Melt available all day?
Answer: Yes. Waffle House is famous for its “Any Time is Meal Time” policy, and all lunch and dinner menu items, including the Texas Grilled Chicken Melt, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.12
5. What is the Texas Toast?
Answer: Texas Toast is thick-sliced white bread that is buttery and grilled until crispy on the flat-top grill.13 It is thicker and sturdier than regular sandwich bread, making it perfect for holding the gooey melted cheese and fillings of the Chicken Melt.