A TikTok creator known as Jamie_Elle_ shared a “food fitness hack” she recently found, highlighting a menu item from the Texas-based fast-food chain P.Terry’s. In a selfie-style video recorded in her car, she presented the restaurant’s crispy chicken bites as a high-protein option. The video, which includes the caption “@Pterrys help a girl out ❤️,” has drawn comments from viewers discussing the restaurant’s locations and other menu items.
The creator, speaking to the camera, began by stating, “Guys, I need to talk about this food fitness hack that I recently discovered.” She expressed regret for people who do not have a P.Terry’s nearby, saying, “If you don’t have a P.Terry’s near you, I’m sorry because they are the best.” She then clarified the chain’s current footprint, noting, “So P.Terry’s is in Texas. I don’t know if there are other places. I hope they are.”
She held up a light blue box labeled “CRISPY Chicken Bites” and “8 COUNT” and emphasized her recommendation was unsponsored. “This is not an ad. I’m not being sponsored. I wish I was. Shout out P.Terry’s,” she said. After opening the box to show the nuggets inside, she described them, stating, “This 8-count of chicken breast, it’s— they’re like nuggets though. They’re amazing.” She then shared the nutritional detail that prompted her post: “If you eat an 8-count, it’s 42 grams of protein.” She concluded by saying, “So I’ve been getting these at least once a week. Like, insane.”
P.Terry’s is a Texas-based chain with a limited regional presence
According to a comment on the video, the restaurant’s physical locations are more concentrated than the creator’s hopeful statement might suggest. One commenter wrote, “pterrrys actually isn’t in most of Texas! they just started branching out to Houston but it’s really just Austin and the surrounding area.” This information appears to correct the creator’s impression that the chain might be more widespread.
Other commenters shared their own experiences with the brand. One stated, “After a good leg day I get a spicy grilled chicken burger and a banana bread. So good I love pterrys.” Another commenter offered a broader assessment, writing, “P Terrys is awesome. Great owner and good prices. Also donates to the community.” A different user mentioned just becoming aware of the chain, saying, “Just found out about them the other day and had them and so so good!” P Terrys has a dedicated local following, as seen when the Austin burger stand celebrated 21 years with a massive line of fans.
The video’s comment section also showed viewers taking action based on the recommendation. One person wrote, “guess i’m going to p terry tmrw! good tip thank you✨,” while another commented, “Thanks for the reminder. I forgot about that place!!” The creator’s original caption directly tagged the restaurant’s account, suggesting a desire for acknowledgment or potential collaboration. The creator’s endorsement of a fast-food item for its protein content is part of a broader trend of TikTok creators sharing health and wellness hacks, such as when a tiktoker demonstrates a leg massage hack for bloating.
The video thus presents a personal endorsement of a specific fast-food item for its protein content, set against a backdrop of viewer discussion about the restaurant’s regional availability and other offerings. The creator’s stated weekly habit is based on her personal experience with the product as she presented it in the video.
