Church's Texas Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Church's Texas Chicken cooks with: Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used). Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Church's Texas 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: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) + Southern Unsweet Tea, 4.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Baked Mac and Cheese Regular | 3.0g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Bombers Regular | 3.4g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 4.5g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 4.9g |
What to Avoid at Church's Texas Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 12 Piece Tenders Family Meal | 60.0g |
| 12 Piece Chicken Family Meal | 60.0g |
| 8 Piece Tenders Family Meal | 55.0g |
| 8 Piece Classic Chicken Family Meal | 55.0g |
| 4 Piece Original Chicken Combo | 36.0g |
Every Church's Texas Chicken item, ranked
All 65 items we have for Church's Texas Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Southern Unsweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Hi-C Punch | 0.0g |
| Southern Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Ketchup | 0.0g |
| Honey Sauce | 0.0g |
| Honey BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Texas Pete Hot Sauce | 0.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Regular | 0.6g |
| Buttered Corn Regular | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Large | 1.6g |
| Apple Pie | 1.8g |
| Buttered Corn Large | 2.0g |
| Honey-Butter Biscuit | 2.3g |
| Mac & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Baked Mac and Cheese Regular | 3.0g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Bombers Regular | 3.4g |
| Coleslaw Regular | 3.6g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 4.5g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 4.9g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Bombers | 5.0g |
| Lemon Cheesecake Fried Pie | 5.0g |
| Fries Regular | 5.0g |
| Cajun Fries (regular) | 5.4g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.8g |
| Sweet Potato Pie | 6.0g |
| Smoky Honey-Q Dipping Sauce | 6.0g |
| Spicy Tender Wrap | 6.2g |
| Coleslaw | 6.6g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Bombers Large | 6.7g |
| Coleslaw Large | 7.2g |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | 7.8g |
| Creamy Jalapeno Sauce | 7.8g |
| Fried Okra | 8.0g |
| Boneless Wings (6 pc) | 8.0g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Bomber Wrap | 8.2g |
| Fried Okra Regular | 8.3g |
| Ranch Sauce | 8.5g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 9.0g |
| Original Tender Wrap | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 9.3g |
| Original Chicken Sandwich | 9.3g |
| Baked Mac and Cheese Large | 9.9g |
| Kids Tenders Meal | 12.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Fries Large | 13.2g |
| Honey-Butter Biscuits (6 Biscuits) | 13.9g |
| Kids Chicken Meal | 14.0g |
| 2 Piece Original Chicken Combo | 20.0g |
| 2 Piece Spicy Chicken Combo | 20.0g |
| Butterfly Shrimp Combo | 20.0g |
| 5 Piece Wings Combo | 22.0g |
| 3 Piece Tender Strips Combo | 22.0g |
| Fried Okra Large | 22.6g |
| Surf N Turf Combo | 28.0g |
| 3 Piece Spicy Chicken Combo | 28.0g |
| 3 Piece Original Chicken Combo | 28.0g |
| 5 Piece Tender Strips Combo | 34.0g |
| 4 Piece Original Chicken Combo | 36.0g |
| 8 Piece Tenders Family Meal | 55.0g |
| 8 Piece Classic Chicken Family Meal | 55.0g |
| 12 Piece Tenders Family Meal | 60.0g |
| 12 Piece Chicken Family Meal | 60.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Church's Texas Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Church's Texas Chicken cooks with: Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used). Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Church's Texas Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Church's Texas Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Church's Texas Chicken cooks with Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Church's Texas Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Church's Texas Chicken cooks with Hydrogenated soybean oil blend (confirmed via fastfoodmenuprices.com; PUFA fraction ~0.55 used), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Church's Texas Chicken?
Mac & Cheese is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Church's Texas Chicken, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Church's Texas Chicken?
12 Piece Tenders Family Meal is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Church's Texas 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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