Big Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Big Chicken cooks with: Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Big Chicken
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: The Original Sandwich (grilled) + Bottled Water, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Elote | 2.0g |
| Mac & Cheese (Lucille's) | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 5.0g |
| The Original Sandwich - Grilled | 5.0g |
| Uncle Jerome's Nashville Hot Sandwich - Grilled | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Big Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 5 Tender Plate (with fries and slaw) | 21.0g |
| 5 Tenders | 19.0g |
| The Ultimate Sandwich | 18.0g |
| 10 Wings | 18.0g |
| 3 Tender Plate (with fries and slaw) | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Big Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Big Chicken cooks with: Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Big Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Big Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Big Chicken cooks with Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Big Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Big Chicken cooks with Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Big Chicken?
Elote is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Chicken, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Big Chicken?
5 Tender Plate (with fries and slaw) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Big Chicken, at an estimated 21.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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