Chester's Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chester's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chester's 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: 1-Piece Chicken (leg) + Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Voodoo Shrimp (6 Shrimp) | 1.1g |
| Voodoo Shrimp (8 Shrimp) | 1.9g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Voodoo Shrimp (10 Shrimp) | 2.5g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (leg) | 3.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Chicken 16 Piece | 60.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 20 Piece | 57.5g |
| Buffalo Wings 20 Piece | 56.0g |
| Bone-In Chicken 12 Piece | 54.0g |
| Chicken Gizzards (1 Pound) | 45.6g |
Every Chester's Chicken item, ranked
All 100 items we have for Chester's Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Large) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Large) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola (Small) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Small) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Small) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Small) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Sprite (Medium) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Large) | 0.0g |
| Coffee (Small) | 0.0g |
| Coffee (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Small) | 0.6g |
| Green Beans (Small) | 0.9g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Baked Beans | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Large) | 1.0g |
| Voodoo Shrimp (6 Shrimp) | 1.1g |
| Biscuit | 1.3g |
| Buffalo | 1.5g |
| Voodoo Shrimp (8 Shrimp) | 1.9g |
| Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Biscuit & Gravy | 2.2g |
| Voodoo Shrimp (10 Shrimp) | 2.5g |
| Honey Butter Biscuit | 2.6g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (leg) | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 3.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese (Small) | 3.2g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 3.5g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 3.5g |
| Green Beans (Large) | 3.6g |
| Fried Corn | 4.0g |
| Cherry Turnover | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter Cookie | 4.0g |
| Chicken Biscuit | 4.2g |
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | 4.7g |
| Chester's Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 5.4g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 5.5g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (wing) | 6.0g |
| Drumstick Kids Meal | 7.0g |
| Apple Pie | 7.1g |
| Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie | 7.4g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (breast) | 8.4g |
| Chicken Tenders 3 Piece | 8.8g |
| Bone-In Chicken 2 Piece | 9.0g |
| 2 Piece Tender Kids Meal | 9.0g |
| Chicken Bites (6-piece) | 9.7g |
| Stingin' Honey Garlic Chicken Bites | 9.7g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap | 10.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 10.5g |
| Potato Wedges (Small) | 10.8g |
| Honey Mustard | 10.8g |
| Chester's Sauce | 10.8g |
| Garlic Parm Wings 6 Piece | 10.8g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 10.9g |
| 1-Piece Chicken (thigh) | 11.0g |
| Chester's Wrap | 11.0g |
| 5 Piece Boneless Wing Kids Meal | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 4 Piece | 11.5g |
| Garlic Parm Chicken Bites | 11.8g |
| Chester's Tender Salad | 12.0g |
| Bone-In Chicken 3 Piece | 13.0g |
| Chester Breaster Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Bone-In Wings 6 Piece | 13.2g |
| Stingin' Honey Garlic Wings 6 Piece | 13.2g |
| Ranch | 13.2g |
| Buffalo Chicken Bites | 14.4g |
| Mac & Cheese (Large) | 14.5g |
| 5-Piece Chicken Tenders | 14.9g |
| 2-Piece Chicken Meal (breast & wing) | 15.0g |
| 2-Piece Chicken Meal (thigh & leg) | 17.0g |
| Buffalo Wings 6 Piece | 17.0g |
| 6 Tenders | 17.1g |
| Chicken Livers (Half Pound) | 19.6g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Meal | 22.0g |
| Bone-In Wings 10 Piece | 22.3g |
| Stingin' Honey Garlic Wings 10 Piece | 22.3g |
| Chicken Gizzards (Half Pound) | 22.8g |
| Chicken Tenders 8 Piece | 23.0g |
| Nashville Hot Wings 6 Piece | 26.2g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Bites | 27.4g |
| Buffalo Wings 10 Piece | 28.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 12 Piece | 35.2g |
| Bone-In Chicken 8 Piece | 36.0g |
| Chicken Livers (1 Pound) | 42.5g |
| Potato Wedges (Large) | 43.8g |
| Bone-In Wings 20 Piece | 44.7g |
| Stingin' Honey Garlic Wings 20 Piece | 44.7g |
| Chicken Gizzards (1 Pound) | 45.6g |
| Bone-In Chicken 12 Piece | 54.0g |
| Buffalo Wings 20 Piece | 56.0g |
| Chicken Tenders 20 Piece | 57.5g |
| Bone-In Chicken 16 Piece | 60.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chester's Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chester's Chicken cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 100 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Chester's Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chester's Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chester's Chicken cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chester's Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chester's Chicken cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chester's Chicken?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chester's Chicken, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chester's Chicken?
Bone-In Chicken 16 Piece is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chester's Chicken, at an estimated 60.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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