Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips

3 pieces of fried chicken strips from Chick-fil-A

A 3-piece order of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips contains 310 calories, 14 grams of fat, 16 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein.

Read this guide for our comprehensive overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips.

3 pieces of fried chicken strips from Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Chicken Strips Nutritional Information

Unless otherwise stated, nutritional information in this fast food nutrition guide is based on a measured serving of three chicken strips (with a net weight of 136 grams) from Chick-fil-A.

Daily Value

Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in a serving of the Chicken Strips relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and balance your your dietary choices.

Review the chart below, which shows that a serving of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips are high in sodium. Three or more pieces are also high in dietary cholesterol.

% Daily Value

Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.
Red indicates %DV is high

2 Strips

3 Strips

4 Strips

Saturated Fat

10%

13%

18%

Cholesterol

17%

Sodium

%DV based on 2,000 calories

  • 870mg sodium in two chicken strips is 25% of the recommended limit (2,300mg)
  • 100mg cholesterol in 4 pieces is 33% of the recommended limit (300mg)

Calories

There are 310 total calories in three Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips. Accordingly, one seasoned and fried chicken finger has approximately 100 calories.

Here is a summary of the total calories and calories by macronutrient for various order size options.

Calories by Macronutrient

2 Pieces

3 Pieces

4 Pieces

Calories from Fat

80

130

170

Calories from Total Carbs

45

65

85

Calories from Protein

75

115

155

Total Calories

200

310

410

Dietary fats contribute about 42% of the total calories. Protein makes up 37% of the total calories, and the remaining 21% is from carbohydrates.

Chick-n-Strips

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
CALORIES FROM fat
42%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
21%
CALORIES FROM Protein
37%
Fried chicken strips with chart of calories per macronutrient

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES (3 strips)

  • Walk 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Swim 45 minutes
  • Cycle 25 minutes

Calories by Order Size

For a lower calorie meal, order the smaller 2-piece chicken strips option, which has 200 total calories.

Here are the total calories in Chick-fil-A’s Chick-n-Strips, by order size (before adding any dipping sauce):

  • 2-piece order of Chick-n-Strips contains 200 total calories
  • 3-piece order of Chick-n-Strips contains 310 total calories
  • 4-piece order of Chick-n-Strips contains 410 total calories
  • 10-piece order of Chick-n-Strips contains 1,020 total calories
Chick-fil-A fried chicken strips with data table of nutrition facts.

Total Fat

One serving of three chicken strips contains 14 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER 3-PIECE SERVING

  • 130 calories from dietary fats
  • 25 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

There are 870 milligrams of sodium per serving. That is a 38% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) and considered high.

FAST FOOD CHICKEN NUTRITION REVIEW

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 Pieces

Amount per serving

Calories

310

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

14g

18%

Saturated Fat

2.5g

13%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

870mg

Carbohydrates

16g

6%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

29g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Plate of chicken strips with text list of ingredients

Chick-n-Strips Ingredients and Allergens

  • Chick-fil-A’s Chick-n-Strips are not dairy-free. The batter is made with nonfat milk.
  • Batter contains MSG.
  • Added sugars include sugar and sugar syrup.

Ingredients

These boneless chicken tenders are seasoned and breaded then pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil.

Here is the list of ingredients in the fast food chicken strips.

Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Ingredients

Chicken

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

Batter

Enriched Bleached Flour, Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutatamate, Nonfat Milk, Leavening, Spice, Soybean Oil, Paprika (color), Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (with dimethylpolysiloxane)

  • Enriched Bleached Flour includes with malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, and monocalcium phosphate are used as Leavening agents.

Compare ingredients in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets.

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 foods 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.

If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, check the allergen guide for Chick-fil-A’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

Fast Food Fried Chicken

Nutrition Comparison: Chicken Strips

Here is a summary of quick nutrition facts for popular chicken nuggets and chicken strips served at fast food restaurants across the nation. Compare calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium in a serving of fast food fried chicken.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Burger KingChicken Nuggets (4pc)19012g11g9g490mg
Burger KingChicken Nuggets (8pc)39025g23g18g990mg
Chick-fil-AChicken Nuggets (8pc)25011g11g27g1210mg
McDonald'sChicken McNuggets (6pc)25015g15g14g500mg
Wendy'sSpicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc)19012g9g10g480mg
Wendy'sSpicy Chicken Nuggets (6pc)28018g13g15g720mg
Wendy'sSpicy Chicken Nuggets (10pc)47031g22g26g1190mg
Wendy'sCrispy Nuggets (10pc)45029g23g25g950mg
Shake ShackChicken Bites (6pc)30019g15g17g780mg
Shake ShackChicken Bites (10pc)51032g26g29g1,300mg
Three chicken strips from Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant with list of select ingredients.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A.

  • Chicken strips image courtesy of Chick-fil-A.
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