Jack in the Box Crispy Chicken Strips (5 Pieces)

Crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box and text '780 calories'.

A five piece order of Jack in the Box® Crispy Chicken Strips has 780 calories, 38 grams fat, 53 grams carbohydrates, and 54 grams protein.

This overview is your complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the the breaded and fried crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box®. Don’t miss the sections below on Dietary Fat and Sodium.

Crispy Chicken Nutritional Information

Jack in the Box chicken strips and list of ingredients.

Nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving of five pieces of crispy chicken strips with a net weight of 301 grams.

Nutrition Info

780 Calories

Serving 5 Pieces

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

20%

HIGH

Sodium

128%

HIGH

Total Sugars

3g

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

The percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in this chicken dish contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories, which is the standard measure the U.S. FDA uses for adult general nutrition guidance.

Calories

A five piece order of Jack in the Box crispy chicken strips has 780 calories.

Here is a summary of the calories in one serving, by macronutrient:

  • 340 calories from fat
  • 220 calories from total carbs
  • 220 calories from protein

Approximately 44% of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 28% of the 780 total calories.

Crispy Chicken Strips

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
44%
carbohydrates
28%
Protein
28%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 780 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Walk 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Cycle 1 hour 5 minutes

Dietary Fat

One serving of five chicken strips has 38 grams of total fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat. There are zero trans fats per serving.

The amount of total fat and saturated fat in five chicken pieces is considered high.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

Saturated Fat

The 4 grams of saturated fat delivers about 35 calories, which is 20% of the suggested limit of saturated fat for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

According to the U.S. FDA, ‘saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of’. Saturated Fat is found in various foods, including vegetable shortening, processed meats, cheeses, and salad dressings, among other food items.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 340 calories from dietary fats (49% of total calories)
  • 35 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

There are 2,940 milligrams of sodium in a 5-piece crispy chicken strips order from Jack in the Box. That amount of sodium exceeds the suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams of sodium for an entire day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 5 Pieces (301g)

Amount per serving

Calories

780

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

38g

Saturated Fat

4g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

145mg

Sodium

2940mg

Carbohydrates

53g

19%

Dietary Fiber

5g

18%

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

54g

%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.

  • 2,940mg sodium has a 128% DV. That’s very high.

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Chicken Strips Ingredients and Allergens

  • Chicken seasoning and breading contains MSG.
  • Jack in the Box Chicken Strips are not dairy-free. The seasoning contains buttermilk solids.

Ingredients

Read below for the list of ingredients used in Jack in the Box crispy chicken strips. Also note that canola blend frying oil is also used to cook the breaded chicken.

Chicken

Ingredients in chicken:Chicken Breast Meat, Water, Seasoning, Soybean Oil (as a processing aid), Silicon Dioxide (added to prevent caking), Sugar, and Sodium Phosphates.

  • Seasoning includes salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, buttermilk solids, and natural flavors.

Breading

See below for the list of ingredients used in the breading and batter.

The chicken strips are predusted with the same ingredients as those used for the breading, with the addition of onion powder. Also, the breading is set in soybean oil.

Ingredients in breading:Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives of Paprika. May also include spices.

  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate and sodium bicarbonate is used for Leavening.

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Allergens

The chicken strips are made with ingredients that contain milk and wheat.

Jack in the Box food is prepared using equipment that may be shared with other food products. As a result, the crispy chicken may contain, or come into contact with foods that contain, other common food allergens.

If you have a food allergy, consult with your physician before deciding if this food is right for you.

Crispy chicken strips from Jack in the Box and text '780 calories'.
There are 780 calories in 5 crispy chicken strips.

Jack in the Box Chicken Menu Prices

The table below provides a summary of prices and nutrition facts for Jack in the Box chicken menu items.

Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by menu item, calories, or nutrients. Click the green plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.

Updated April 2025DescriptionPriceCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Homestyle Ranch Chicken ClubCrispy chicken fillet, Swiss style cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing on brioche bun$8.4979042g69g35g1930mg
Jack's Spicy Chicken®Spicy crispy chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce, mayo$7.4969042g51g27g1360mg
Jack's Spicy Chicken® with CheeseSpicy crispy chicken fillet, Swiss style cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo$7.8972045g51g29g1510mg
Cluck SandwichCrispy chicken fillet, pickles, Good Good sauce on brioche bun$7.3971037g68g28g1610mg
Grilled Chicken SandwichGrilled chicken fillet, lettuce, tomatoes, Good Good sauce, sourdough toast$7.9950023g40g33g1440mg
Chicken Strips Crispy (3pc)White meat breaded, fried chicken strips$7.4947023g32g33g1760mg
Chicken Strips Crispy (5pc)White meat breaded, fried chicken strips$9.6978038g53g54g2940mg
Chicken Strips Spicy (2pc Snack Box)2 spicy chicken strips, hot & salt fries, dipping sauce$5.50670n/an/an/an/a
Chicken Strips Spicy (3pc)3 spicy chicken strips, dipping sauce$7.49550n/an/an/an/a
Chicken Strips Spicy (5pc)5 spicy chicken strips, dipping sauce$9.69780n/an/an/an/a
Chicken Nuggets (4pc)Warm, tender chicken nuggets$2.9919013g10g8g480mg
Chicken Nuggets (8pc)Warm, tender chicken nuggets$4.9938027g20g15g970mg
Chicken Teriyaki BowlGrilled chicken strips, veggies, teriyaki sauce on white rice$7.596106g109g30g2310mg
Chicken Fajita PitaGrilled chicken strips, cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomato in whole grain pita with side of salsa$7.393209g36g24g910mg

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, and allergens source: Jack in the Box

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