Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Calories and Nutrition
There are about 100 calories in a single Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strip. The reported nutrition facts are based on a full serving measured as two strips of chicken that are seasoned, battered, and fried in oil.
Continue reading to learn more about what’s in this meal. We provide a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips.
Nutrition
Let’s start with an overview of the calories. The following is an estimate of the number of calories from each macronutrient (fat, carbohydrates, and protein).
Calories
There are 200 total calories in one serving (measured as two chicken strips). Nine grams of fat contributes about 80 calories, or 40% of the total calories. Protein makes up 38% of the total calories and the remaining 22% is from carbohydrates.
- Fat: 80 calories
- Carbs: 75 calories
- Protein: 45 calories
- Total: 200 calories
Sodium
There are 580 milligrams of sodium per serving, which is equivalent to about one quarter of the total daily value of sodium recommended by the FDA.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Ingredients
These boneless chicken tenders are seasoned and breaded then pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Here is the full list of ingredients in the chicken and the batter.
Ingredients in Chicken Strips
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins, Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Spice, Flavor, Chicken Fat, Garlic Powder, Sugar Syrup, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Paprika (color), Sodium Diacetate, Silicon Dioxide (anticaking agent), Molasses, Tomato Powder, Smoke Flavor, Modified Food Starch.
Ingredients in Batter
Enriched Bleached Flour (with malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutatamate, Nonfat Milk, Leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Spice, Soybean Oil, Paprika (color), Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (with dimethylpolysiloxane).
What is Monosodium Glutamate?
Monosodium Glutamate (or sodium glutamate), frequently known as simply MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that forms protein found naturally in animal (including humans) and plant proteins. It’s a key component in seaweed extract, the origin of producing monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer in foods.
MSG is produced through the fermentation and neutralization of glutamic acid found in plant-based products such as corn, sugar cane, or sugar beets.
Other menu items and packaged food made with Monosodium Glutamate include:
Allergens
The chicken strips at Chick-fil-A are made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, and wheat. In addition, this side dish is cooked in peanut oil.
Fast Food Chicken Strips and Nuggets
Here is a summary of quick nutrition facts for popular chicken nuggets and chicken strips served at fast food restaurants across the nation. Use this table to compare the calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium per serving.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 11g | 9g | 490mg |
| Burger King | Chicken Nuggets (8pc) | 390 | 25g | 23g | 18g | 990mg |
| McDonald's | Chicken McNuggets (6pc) | 250 | 15g | 15g | 14g | 500mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc) | 190 | 12g | 9g | 10g | 480mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc) | 280 | 18g | 13g | 15g | 720mg |
| Wendy's | Spicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc) | 470 | 31g | 22g | 26g | 1190mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (6pc) | 300 | 19g | 15g | 17g | 780mg |
| Shake Shack | Chicken Bites (10pc) | 510 | 32g | 26g | 29g | 1,300mg |
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-Fil-A.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
