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Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 390 Calories

Grilled chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A and text listing select ingredients.

A grilled boneless breast of chicken marinated in a special lemon-herb sauce is served with green leaf lettuce and tomato on a multigrain bun.

One sandwich has 390 calories, 11 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 28 grams of protein.

Read this guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the grilled chicken sandwich from the popular fast food restaurant, Chick-fil-A.

Pair this chicken sandwich with Chick-fil-A waffle fries and choose from a selection of special sauces, including Roasted BBQ, Honey Mustard, or Chick-fil-A’s special sauce.

Chicken sandwich and text list of macronutrients.

Chicken Sandwich Nutritional Information

Nutritional information in this guide is based on a serving size measured as one sandwich with a net weight of 206 grams.

Calories

390

% Daily Value

saturated fat

13%

med

sodium

33%

HIGH

TOTAL sugars

11g

MED

%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet

Calories

A Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 390 total calories. Most of the calories are derived from carbohydrates.

Here is a summary of the number of calories from fat, carbs, and protein:

  • 100 calories from fat
  • 180 calories from total carbs
  • 110 calories from protein

The highest proportion (46%) of total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Proteins contribute approximately 28% of the total calories and the remaining 28% is from dietary fats.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
26%
carbohydrates
46%
Protein
28%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 390 CALORIES

  • Walk 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Cycle 30 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 1 hour 35 minutes

Fat

A single serving of the sandwich contains 11 grams total fat, including 2.5 grams saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 100 calories from dietary fats (26% of total calories)
  • 20 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Cholesterol and Sodium

One Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 75 milligrams of cholesterol, which is approximately one quarter of the total recommended daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) and is considered high.

In addition, one sandwich contains 765 milligrams of sodium. With a 33% daily value, the amount of sodium per serving is high.

A tip from the U.S. FDA suggests choosing foods that are lower in sodium. When reviewing the %DV as a guide, a nutrient with a 20%DV or greater is considered high.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

Amount per serving

Calories

390

% Daily Value

Total Fat

11g

14%

Saturated Fat

2.5g

13%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

33mg

Carbohydrates

45g

16%

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

28g

%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.

Grilled chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A and text listing select ingredients.
Select ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken sandwich.

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Chicken Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens

  • BBQ Sauce contains preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.
  • Sandwich bun contains pea protein.

Ingredients

In addition to green leaf lettuce and tomato, the grilled chicken sandwich includes chicken breast, a multi-grain bun, and honey roasted BBQ sauce.

Here are the ingredients for each of those items.

Chicken

Ingredients:Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Chicken Breast Meat, Chicken Broth, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Sea Salt, Cane Molasses, Spices, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor (including Smoke), Lemon Peel, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Parsley and Vinegar Solids, Xanthan Gum, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects quality).

Sandwich Bun

Ingredients:Water, Enriched Flour, Grain Blend, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Honey, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Bran, Salt, Rolled Oats, Cultured Wheat Flour Blend (wheat flour, cultured wheat flour), Dextrose, Guar Gum, Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable and Grain Protein Blend (pea, potato, rice), Maltodextrin, Wheat Flour, Organic Corn Starch, Enzymes, Sunflower Oil and Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Rice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Sulfate, Monoglycerides, Wheat Starch, Crushed Wheat, Vinegar, Propionic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Modified Food Starch, Turmeric (color), Gum Arabic, Corn Starch, Paprika (color), Ascorbic Acid (dough conditioner).

  • Enriched Flour includes Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid.
  • The Grain Blend is made with Whole Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour, Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Whole Grain Barley Flour, Whole Grain Triticale Flour, and Whole Grain Rye Flour.

Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Mustard, Tomato Paste, Egg Yolks, Salt, Onion Puree, Natural Smoke Flavor, Annatto Color, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Seed, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Caramel Color, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects flavor).

  • Mustard is made with Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices, and may contain Paprika and Garlic Powder.

Allergens

The grilled chicken sandwich offered at Chick-fil-A is made with ingredients that contain egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Although not considered one of the nine major food allergens, it’s worth noting that the sandwich bun also contains pea protein.

Chick-fil-A Sauce at Home

If you have a craving for your favorite Chick-fil-A sauce, don’t worry, you can enjoy them at home. These are popular dipping sauces for sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken wings, french fries and much more.

They are widely available at many grocery stores and online from Walmart, Amazon, or other marketplaces. When I did a quick search, Walmart had the lowest price.

Various flavors of Chick-fil-A sauce on the shelf at a grocery store.
Chick-fil-A sauces are available at select grocery stores.

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The Inside Story of Chick-fil-A

Written by Steve Robinson, the longtime chief marketing officer of Chick-fil-A, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A, unveils how the company grew into a global brand with over 2,100 locations and nearly $7 Billion in annual sales.

Robinson describes the company’s culture, challenges, and triumphs over the course of his 30 year work history.

Covert Cows book on shelf at library
I found a copy of Covert Cows at our local library.

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.

Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Chick-fil-A

  • Sandwich product image: Chick-Fil-A. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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