Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

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Chick-fil-A fried chicken sandwich with text "420 calories."

A Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich is made with seasoned and breaded boneless chicken breast meat that is pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. It’s topped with crinkle-cut dill pickles and served on a toasted bun.

There are 420 calories, 18 grams fat, 41 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams protein in one chicken sandwich.

Read this fast food report for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s fried chicken sandwich.

Chicken Sandwich Nutrition Information

Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as one chicken sandwich with a net weight of 183 grams.

Calories

There are 420 calories in the Chick-fil-A fried chicken sandwich.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 155 calories from fat
  • 160 calories from total carbs
  • 105 calories from protein

About 38% of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats contribute 37% of the total, and the remaining 25% is from protein.

Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
155 calories from fat
37%
160 calories from carbS
38%
105 calories from Protein
25%

Calories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.

Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with chart of calories from fat, carbs, protein.

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 35 minutes to burn off the calories from a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 420 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES

  • Run 35 minutes
  • Walk 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Cycle 35 minutes

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

Nutrition Facts

Review the table below for nutrition facts in a Classic Chick-fil-A Sandwich.

Amount (%DV) per Sandwich

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

420

%DV

Total Fat

18g

23%

Saturated Fat

3.5g

18%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

70mg

23%

Sodium

1460mg

63%

Carbohydrates

41g

15%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

6g

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 dietary fats is high
  • Dietary cholesterol is high
  • High in sodium

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

As shown in the chart below, Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich s high in total fats and sodium.

%DV

Level

Total Fat

23%

HIGH

Sodium

63%

HIGH

  • 18g dietary fats per sandwich is 23% of the recommended limit (78g)
  • 1,460mg sodium is over half (63%) the limit for an entire day

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Dietary Fats

A single serving of the fried chicken sandwich has 18 grams of total fat, including nearly four grams of saturated fat.

Summary of Fat in Chicken Sandwich
  • 160 calories from dietary fats
  • 38% of total calories
  • 40 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Compare nutritional value of Chick-fil-A’s fried chicken sandwich with the calories and amount of fat and sodium in the Classic Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and a Shake Shack Chicken Shack.

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Chick-fil-A fried chicken sandwich with text "420 calories."
There are 420 calories in one classic chicken sandwich.

Check the nutrition facts in Chick-fil-A’s menu.

Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with list of ingredients.

Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

  • This fast food chicken sandwich is not dairy-free. The chicken is prepared with nonfat dry milk.
  • Fried in oil with Dimethylpolysiloxane, a silicone-based polymer used as an anti-foaming agent
  • Sandwich bun contains the preservative calcium propionate
  • Pickles contain the preservative potassium sorbate

Here is the full list of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich.

Ingredients

Chicken

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Enriched Bleached Flour, Fully Refined Peanut Oil (Dimethylpolysiloxane added), Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening, Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg.

Bun

Bleached and Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate, Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, DATEM, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, Butter Flavored Oil

  • Enriched Bleached Flour includes malted barley flour, niacin, iron thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate are used for Leavening.
  • Flour includes malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), and folic acid.
  • Butter Flavored Oil is made with soybean oil, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, natural flavor and beta carotene.

Pickles

Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Turmeric Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene (color), Garlic Emulsion

Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt compound mined primarily from gypsum. It is a white, odorless fine powder with a high calcium content.

As a food additive it is often used to regulate acidity, as a coagulant, and to fortify bread and flours (i.e., as a dough conditioner).

Calcium sulfate is also used as a firming agent with canned vegetables and often found as an ingredient in confections, gelatin, ice cream and frosting.

Allergens

The chicken sandwich is made with ingredients that contain dairy, egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.

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

Six Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches with brief descriptions of what's on each sandwich.

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

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