Church's Texas Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Mac & Cheese | 3.0g PUFA |
| Honey-Butter Biscuit | 4.0g PUFA |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 4.0g PUFA |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 4.0g PUFA |
| Jalapeño Cheese Bombers | 5.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Original Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g PUFA |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 8.0g PUFA |
| Fried Okra | 8.0g PUFA |
| Boneless Wings (6 pc) | 8.0g PUFA |
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 15 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium 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.
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?
Original Chicken Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Church's Texas Chicken, at an estimated 13.0g 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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