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Is Latin Food Healthy? The Best Lighter Picks at La Granja

Latin food can absolutely be healthy. At La Granja, grilled boneless chicken, rotisserie chicken, fresh ceviche, the vegetable bowl, house salad and vegetable sides are all lighter picks. Pair a lean protein with black beans and vegetables and you have a balanced, filling meal.
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What Are the Healthiest Things to Order?
- Grilled boneless chicken with vegetables and a house salad
- Rotisserie chicken, a quarter or half, with black beans
- Ceviche, fresh fish cured in lime
- Chicken, shrimp or vegetable bowl
- Aguadito chicken soup or the house salad

Is Rotisserie Chicken Good for You?
Rotisserie chicken is a solid source of protein. Roasting lets fat drip away as it cooks. If you are watching calories, choose white meat and go easy on the skin.
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Smell the rotisserie the second you walk in. Pick the La Granja closest to you and come hungry.
Which Sides Are Lightest?
Black beans, vegetables, corn, house salad and white rice are the lighter side picks. Fried plantains, tostones, yuca and fries are delicious treats to share.

Can I Eat Healthy With My Family Here?
Yes. Everyone orders what they like, and you can build your own plate around grilled chicken and vegetables while the kids enjoy their favorites. See more in which bowl to order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peruvian food healthy?
Many Peruvian dishes, like rotisserie chicken, ceviche and grilled meats with vegetables, can be part of a healthy diet.
What is the healthiest thing at La Granja?
Grilled boneless chicken, rotisserie chicken white meat, ceviche, the vegetable bowl and the house salad are among the lightest choices.
Does La Granja have salads?
Yes. La Granja serves a house salad and a chicken salad.
Keep Reading
- Which La Granja Bowl Should I Order?
- What Is Peruvian Ceviche and Where Can I Get It in Florida?
- What Is Aguadito? Latin Soups Worth Ordering
- What Is the Easiest Weeknight Dinner for Busy Parents?
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