McChicken Calories & Nutrition Facts

390 calories

Protein: 14g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 21g
Sodium: 560mg

Published figures for the McChicken, and how it compares to the chicken sandwiches at Chick-fil-A and Wendy's.

Every published McChicken version

Version	Serving	Calories	Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)	Sodium (mg)
McChicken		390	21	38	14	560

How it compares

Published figures from each chain's own nutrition data.

McDonald's McChicken 390 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?

390 calories, with 14g of protein.

Is a McChicken lower in calories than a Big Mac?

Yes: 390 against 580.

Build a full meal

Add a McChicken to a whole order and see the running total on the McDonald's calculator, or see every McDonald's item.

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