BJ's Enlightened Entrees Menu & Prices

The BJ's Enlightened entrees are the lighter, leaner side of a menu that's otherwise famous for deep dish pizza and Pizookies. If you want a satisfying meal that skews a bit healthier, the BJ's Enlightened entrees section delivers salads, lean proteins and lighter sandwiches — from a turkey burger to seared ahi and salmon. Prices run from about $8.50 to $14.95, and it's a smart section to know if you're balancing a brewhouse visit with lighter eating.

The BJ's Enlightened entrees cover a good range. On the lighter-sandwich side there's the Toasted Chicken Pesto Sandwich ($8.50), EnLIGHTened Turkey Burger ($9.25) and Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos ($9.25). For salads and bowls, the Asian Chopped Salad, Kale and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad ($9.95), Thai Chicken Mango Salad ($11.95) and Seared Ahi Salad ($14.95) are the picks. And for lean protein plates, Lemon Thyme Chicken ($12.95), Hawaiian Mahi-Mahi ($13.25), Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon and Moroccan Spiced Salmon ($14.25 each) round it out.

BJ's enlightened entrees price list

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What to order

For a lighter lunch, the Toasted Chicken Pesto Sandwich ($8.50) is the value pick, and the EnLIGHTened Turkey Burger ($9.25) is a leaner take on a burger. Salad fans should look at the Thai Chicken Mango Salad ($11.95) or the premium Seared Ahi Salad ($14.95). For a lean protein dinner, the Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon or Moroccan Spiced Salmon ($14.25) and Lemon Thyme Chicken ($12.95) are excellent. Something unusual? The Barbeque Bison Burger ($10.50) is a leaner red-meat option.