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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Nutrition & Ingredients

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

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

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.

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

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 Carbs	45	65	85
Calories from Protein	75	115	155
Total Calories	200	310	410

Proportion of Calories by Macronutrient

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

42% FAT

21% CARBS

37% PROTEIN

Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary based on how the chicken is prepared and exclude dipping sauce.

Fried chicken strips with chart of calories per macronutrient

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 30 minutes to burn off the calories from a 3-piece serving of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 310 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES

Run 30 minutes
Walk 1 hour 40 minutes
Swim 45 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

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

Nutrition Facts

Review the table below for nutrition facts in a serving of three chicken strips from Chick-fil-A (excluding your choice of dipping sauce).

Amount (%DV) per 3 Pieces

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories	310	%DV
Total Fat	14g	18%
Saturated Fat	2.5g	13%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	870mg	38%
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.

Total Fat

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

Summary of Fat in Chicken Strips

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

Chick-fil-A fried chicken strips with data table of nutrition facts.

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.

View nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A menu

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.

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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.

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

Chicken Strips Nutrition Facts

Review the data table below, which shows 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.

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Restaurant	Menu Item	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein	Sodium
Arby's	Chicken Tenders (3pc)	370	18g	28g	23g	1190mg
Burger King	Chicken Nuggets (4pc)	190	12g	11g	9g	490mg
Chick-fil-A	Chicken Nuggets (8pc)	250	11g	11g	27g	1210mg
Jack in the Box	Chicken Strips (3pc)	470	23g	32g	33g	1760mg
McDonald's	Chicken McNuggets (6pc)	250	15g	15g	14g	500mg
Wendy's	Crispy Nuggets (4pc)	170	2.5g	9g	9g	360mg
Wendy's	Spicy Chicken Nuggets (4pc)	190	12g	9g	10g	480mg
Wendy's	Tenders (3pc)	420	3.5g	22g	33g	1050mg
Shake Shack	Chicken Bites (6pc)	300	19g	15g	17g	780mg
Steak 'n Shake	Chicken Fingers (3pc)	420	24g	32g	23g	990mg

Three chicken strips from Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant with list of select ingredients.

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