McChicken Calories & Nutrition Facts

360 calories McChicken

Protein: 14g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 800mg

Published figures for the McChicken and the Bacon Cheddar McChicken.

McDonald's publishes 2 versions of this, running from 360 calories (McChicken) up to 480 calories (Bacon Cheddar McChicken).

Every published McChicken version

Version	Serving	Calories	Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)	Sodium (mg)
McChicken	5.1 oz (143 g)	360	16	40	14	800
Bacon Cheddar McChicken	6 oz (171 g)	480	24	43	22	1,260

How it compares

Published figures from each chain's own nutrition data.

McDonald's McChicken 360 calories

Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich 420 calories Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich 500 calories

Where the McChicken came from

Introduced 1980

The McChicken arrived in 1980, sold poorly, and was pulled — replaced on the menu by Chicken McNuggets. It was reintroduced in 1988, dropped from US menus again on 26 September 1996 in favour of the Crispy Chicken Deluxe, and then phased back in through late 1997.

It came back the second time because of letters and petitions from customers, which is a rare thing for a fast-food sandwich to survive on.
The sandwich has shrunk over the years to hold its price point, having long been a fixture of the Dollar Menu.
The patty was originally an even 50/50 split of white and dark meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a McChicken?

360 calories, with 14g of protein.

How many calories are in a Bacon Cheddar McChicken?

480 calories.

Is a McChicken lower in calories than a Big Mac?

Yes — 360 against 530.

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