Church's Chicken Nutrition, Calories & Allergen Guide (2026)

By Church's Editorial Team | Published Aug 12, 2026 | Updated Aug 21, 2026

Church's fried chicken ranges from 161 calories for an Original Wing to 421 calories for an Original Breast. Sodium ranges from 261mg to 1,650mg depending on piece, spice level, and sandwich build.

Use these tables for menu decisions, not general food blogging. They compare legs, thighs, breasts, tenders, biscuits, sides, sauces, drinks, and limited breakfast items before an order is placed.

Nutrition values can shift by location, supplier, recipe revision, and restaurant assembly. Church's also notes that some restaurants sell fish or shellfish products year round, so guests with allergies should confirm at the local counter before eating.

Church's Nutrition Calculator: Build a Sample Meal

Select chicken, sides, sauces, biscuits, and drinks to estimate a Church's meal total. The calculator uses the calorie, fat, sodium, and protein values listed in this guide.

This is a quick planning tool for comparing meal builds before checkout. Final nutrition can change by restaurant, serving size, recipe update, limited-time item, and how the order is assembled.

Select	Menu Item	Calories	Total Fat	Sodium	Protein
	Original Leg	164 Cal	10g	382mg	13g
	Original Breast	421 Cal	22g	984mg	42g
	3 Original Tenders	270 Cal	12g	921mg	24g
	Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Regular	110 Cal	1g	650mg	Not listed
	Fries, Regular	210 Cal	9g	620mg	Not listed
	Honey-Butter Biscuit	230 Cal	15g	460mg	Not listed
	Churchie Sauce	120 Cal	12g	420mg	Not listed
	Southern Sweet Tea, Regular	190 Cal	0g	Not listed	Not listed
	Southern Unsweet Tea	0 Cal	0g	Not listed	Not listed

Selected meal estimate: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, and 0g listed protein.

Church's Chicken Calories By Piece (Original vs Spicy)

Original pieces usually have lower sodium than spicy pieces. The biggest sodium jump is the breast: 984mg for Original and 1,650mg for Spicy.

The bone-in chicken pieces are the core of the Church's menu, so this is the most important table for quick ordering. Wings and legs are the lighter choices, while thighs and breasts carry more calories, fat, sodium, and protein.

If your goal is a lower-calorie meal, start with an Original Leg or Original Wing and choose a drink with 0 calories. If your goal is protein, the Original Breast gives 42g protein, but it also brings 984mg sodium before sides, sauces, or drinks.

Church's Tenders, Boneless Wings, Sandwiches & Wraps Nutrition

One Original Tender has 90 calories, while one Spicy Tender has 134 calories. Sandwiches and wraps climb higher because bread, sauce, fillings, and larger chicken portions stack together.

Tender meals can look lighter than bone-in meals, but sauces, biscuits, fries, and sweet tea can change the full plate quickly. Build the meal by counting each part: tender count, side, biscuit, sauce cup, and drink.

The best high-protein tender order is usually a small tender count without a high-sodium sauce stack. Three Original Tenders total about 270 calories, 12g fat, 921mg sodium, and 24g protein before sides.

Church's Sides, Biscuits & Desserts Nutrition

Sides create the biggest meal swing. A regular Mashed Potatoes & Gravy has 110 calories, while large Fried Okra reaches 740 calories and 2,100mg sodium.

Church's sides are a major part of the menu experience, especially biscuits, fries, okra, mac, corn, and gravy. For calorie control, watch large upgrades and multi-piece biscuit packs.

A simple 2-piece chicken plate can move from moderate to heavy when paired with large fries, a biscuit, and a sweet drink. If you want a lighter plate, choose smaller portions, skip extra sauce cups, and avoid turning every side into a large.

Church's Sauces Nutrition & Best Pairings

Sauces range from 10 calories for ketchup to 140 calories for Honey Mustard. Churchie Sauce adds 120 calories and 420mg sodium per cup.

Sauces look small, but they matter because each cup is an extra menu item. Add two sauce cups to a tender meal and you can add 240 calories or more without changing the chicken count.

Church's Drinks Calories: Sweet Tea, Sodas & Zero-Calorie Choices

Regular Southern Sweet Tea has 190 calories, medium has 270, and large has 360. Unsweet tea, coffee, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, and Diet Dr Pepper list 0 calories.

Drinks can quietly add the same calories as a side. A large fruit soda can reach 610 calories, while unsweet tea stays at 0 calories and still fits a full Church's meal.

Allergen Guide: Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Egg, Fish & Shellfish Notes

Church's allergen guide tracks dairy, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nut, wheat, MSG, and sesame. Fried chicken commonly lists soy and wheat.

The allergen table should be treated as a planning tool, not a medical guarantee. Church's states that product formulations can vary, and restaurant-level preparation may create cross-contact risk.

The official guide also says highly refined soy oil is exempt from allergen declaration under federal regulation. That does not mean every guest with soy sensitivity should ignore it. If you have a serious allergy, ask the location and your doctor before ordering.

Fish and shellfish deserve special attention. Some restaurants sell those products year round, and Church's notes that chicken or other fried products may share oil with fish or shellfish items in those locations.

Lower-Calorie Church's Chicken Ordering Framework

Build a lighter Church's order by choosing Original Leg, Original Wing, or Original Tenders, keeping sauce to one cup, and pairing the meal with unsweet tea.

A practical lower-calorie order starts with portion control. One Original Leg has 164 calories and 13g protein, while one Original Wing has 161 calories and 9g protein. Two pieces can stay reasonable before sides if you avoid calorie-heavy add-ons.

For tenders, count each strip separately. Three Original Tenders equal about 270 calories, while three Spicy Tenders equal about 402 calories. Add one Honey Mustard and the tender order rises by 140 calories before the side.

Sides decide the final plate. Regular Mashed Potatoes & Gravy has 110 calories but 650mg sodium. Regular Coleslaw has 190 calories and only 15mg sodium. Regular Fried Okra has 280 calories and 740mg sodium.

Drinks are the simplest win. Switching from a large sweet soda to unsweet tea can save more than 500 calories. That single choice often matters more than swapping a wing for a leg.

Higher-Protein Church's Chicken Orders

The Original Breast is the highest-protein core chicken piece at 42g protein. Original Tenders are flexible because each strip adds 8g protein and 90 calories.

If you want protein without a full sandwich build, the Original Breast gives the strongest single-item protein count. It also brings 421 calories, 22g fat, and 984mg sodium, so pair it carefully.

Original Tenders work better for smaller meals. Two Original Tenders give about 180 calories and 16g protein, while four Original Tenders give about 360 calories and 32g protein before sauce.

Protein-focused orders should avoid doubling sauce cups and large fries. Those add calories and sodium without adding much protein. If you want a classic Church's taste, one biscuit is easier to budget than a 3-piece or 6-piece biscuit pack.

Frequently Asked Questions About Church's Chicken Nutrition

Sources

• Church's Texas Chicken Nutrition & Allergens
• Church's Nutrition Allergen Guide PDF 2025