Why We Use All-White-Meat Chicken
We’re a real restaurant. We use fresh ingredients, cooked in-house, with no compromise on quality. It’s obvious in every bite.
We respect ingredients. How they’re sourced, how they’re prepared. Each element matters: crisp vegetables, hand-prepped sauces.
But it’s your protein that anchors your bowl or snack. Many guests choose grilled chicken — so we make ours with all-white-meat.
It may seem like a small detail, but all-white-meat chicken makes every bit of difference.
what is all-white-meat chicken?
Our grilled chicken is made with all-white-meat tenderloins. They come from the chicken’s leaner parts known for their clean flavor, firm texture, and lower fat content (compared to darker cuts like thighs or legs).
Such a lean cut requires more care to cook properly. White meat dries out quickly if it’s overcooked, which is why many other restaurants rely on darker cuts like chicken thigh: they’re more forgiving in high-volume kitchens.
But we’re not most kitchens.
our grilled chicken standard
Quality comes from how each ingredient is sourced, prepped, served — and, of course, enjoyed.
Grilled chicken is best enjoyed when made with all-white-meat.
Co-founder and Chef HoChan Jang explains:
“White meat is harder to cook well — but when it’s done right, it’s incredibly tender.”
That extra precision is worth it.
- More consistent texture
- Cleaner flavors that
- Stronger protein-to-calorie ratio
Some items, like our crispy chicken, use dark meat because it performs better for the cooking style. But when you go with our grilled chicken for any bowl, taco, or salad, we stick to our all-white-meat standard. And it always hits the spot.
one simple ingredient, endless ways to enjoy
If you build your bowl around chicken, there’s a range of flavor styles to try, depending on your mood.
Craving something bold and classic? Our teriyaki chicken bowl delivers that familiar salty-sweet balance — featuring all-white-meat.
Or build your own combination from scratch. Pair grilled chicken with the veggies, grains, and sauces that sound best to you.
No matter which flavors you’re craving, choosing all-white-meat chicken makes it that much better.
explore the menu
See all the ways grilled chicken shows up across the Balance menu. Try one of our chef-crafted signature bowls or go custom and find your next fave.