Cowboy Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cowboy Chicken cooks with: chicken fat (wood-fired rotisserie drippings). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Cowboy 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: Tomato Cucumber Salad + Bottled Water, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Potato | 1.0g |
| Tomato Cucumber Salad | 1.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Leg | 2.0g |
| Rotisserie Chicken Wing | 2.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Cowboy Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 24-Piece Tenders Pack | 40.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 20.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 14.0g |
| Whole Chicken | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Sandwich | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cowboy Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cowboy Chicken cooks with: chicken fat (wood-fired rotisserie drippings). Across the 84 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Cowboy Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: chicken fat (wood-fired rotisserie drippings). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cowboy Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cowboy Chicken cooks with chicken fat (wood-fired rotisserie drippings), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cowboy Chicken seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Cowboy Chicken cooks with chicken fat (wood-fired rotisserie drippings), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Cowboy Chicken?
Sweet Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cowboy Chicken, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cowboy Chicken?
24-Piece Tenders Pack is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cowboy Chicken, at an estimated 40.0g 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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