Hungry Jacks becomes gym junkie heaven thanks to simple $2 protein hack

Gym junkies are rushing to a surprising fast-food chain to hit their protein goals thanks to a viral $2 hack.

Aussie TikTokker, realtradingpool, has been opening the minds of fitness freaks who typically steer clear of junk food hubs, turning Hungry Jacks into protein paradise.

It comes from the simple trick of ordering a singular grilled chicken patty, which cost just $1.85 each and are jam packed with 20g of protein.

The influencer posted a TikTok to show how easy the ‘simple’ trick is, filming himself pulling through a local drive-thru.

Asking for “two grilled chicken patties on their own” might of taken the server aback, but the video’s creator was bewildered with how simple the trick is.

“What a ripper, $3.70, the macros are 80 to 90 calories per grilled chicken patty, and about 20 grams of protein,” he said.

In another video showing his friend, the TikTokker suggests that they can provide an easy source of protein when planning meals for the week.

“Grab f...ing five of those, meal prep that for the next few days — beautiful,” he said.

The flame-grilled chicken breasts offer an alternative to the typical deep-fried chicken which is commonplace at fast-food joints, McDonalds have long had their own alternative with a single breast costing $3 for 25g of protein.

This viral hack comes following a recent wave of fast-food chains trying to change their brand outlook, KFC recently released their own ‘creator-fuelled, protein-packed’ range.

Partnering with fitness influencers to release ‘protein filled’ packs and marketing the options as healthy, but have received criticism for ignoring the high fat concentrate in each item.

“Marketing food that is deep-fried, using cheap seed oils, full of refined carb as ‘protein-packed’ for fitness enthusiasts must be peak marketing non sense,” one comment pointed out.