Golden Chick Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Golden Chick cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Golden Chick
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Tenders | 0.2g |
| Garden Salad | 0.5g |
| Golden Roast Chicken Leg | 1.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 2.0g |
| Fried Chicken Tenders | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Golden Chick
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Wicked Wings (9 pc) | 16.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Wings (9 pc) | 16.0g |
| Golden Tenders (6 pc Combo) | 14.0g |
| Southern Fried Catfish (3 pc Combo) | 14.0g |
| Fried Okra (Family) | 14.0g |
Every Golden Chick item, ranked
All 72 items we have for Golden Chick, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fruit Salad (Single) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders | 0.2g |
| Grilled Tender (1 pc) | 0.2g |
| Green Beans (Single) | 0.2g |
| Side Salad | 0.3g |
| Garden Salad | 0.5g |
| Mashed Potatoes (Single) | 0.7g |
| Honey Butter Biscuit | 1.0g |
| Golden Roast Chicken Leg | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Country Gravy | 1.7g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 2.0g |
| Fried Chicken Tenders | 2.0g |
| Golden Tender (1 pc) | 2.0g |
| Green Beans (Family) | 2.0g |
| Yeast Roll | 2.0g |
| Golden Roast Chicken Wing | 2.2g |
| Fried Catfish | 2.9g |
| Southern Fried Catfish (1 pc) | 2.9g |
| Roasted Chicken Breast | 3.0g |
| Golden Roast Chicken Breast | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Fudge Brownie | 3.0g |
| Dirty Rice | 3.5g |
| Dirty Rice (Single) | 3.5g |
| Golden Fried Chicken Leg | 3.8g |
| Golden Roast Chicken Thigh | 3.8g |
| Mashed Potatoes (Family) | 4.0g |
| Dirty Rice (Family) | 4.0g |
| Churros | 4.0g |
| Mac & Cheese (Single) | 4.5g |
| Fried Chicken Wings | 5.0g |
| Cole Slaw (Single) | 5.4g |
| Mac & Cheese (Family) | 6.0g |
| Cole Slaw (Family) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tender Salad | 6.2g |
| Chunky Chicken Salad Sandwich | 7.0g |
| 2 Tender Kids Meal | 7.0g |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 7.6g |
| Corn Nuggets (Single) | 7.7g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 8.0g |
| Golden Fried Chicken Wing | 8.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 8.0g |
| Battered Fries | 8.3g |
| Battered French Fries (Single) | 8.3g |
| Fried Okra | 8.6g |
| Fried Okra (Single) | 8.6g |
| Chicken Leg Kids Meal | 9.0g |
| Buttermilk Ranch | 9.0g |
| Fried Chicken Breast | 10.0g |
| Golden Fried Chicken Thigh | 10.0g |
| Chicken Salad Plate | 10.6g |
| Chicken Salad Salad | 10.6g |
| Golden Tenders (4 pc Combo) | 11.0g |
| Battered French Fries (Family) | 11.0g |
| Golden Fried Chicken Breast | 12.0g |
| Wicked Wings (6 pc) | 12.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Wings (6 pc) | 12.0g |
| Big & Golden Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Golden Tender Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Corn Nuggets (Family) | 12.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Triple Tender Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Lotta Zing Sauce | 13.5g |
| Golden Tenders (6 pc Combo) | 14.0g |
| Southern Fried Catfish (3 pc Combo) | 14.0g |
| Fried Okra (Family) | 14.0g |
| Jalapeno Poppers (Family) | 14.0g |
| Wicked Wings (9 pc) | 16.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Wings (9 pc) | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Golden Chick use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Golden Chick cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Golden Chick cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Golden Chick use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Golden Chick cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Golden Chick seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Golden Chick 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 Golden Chick?
Grilled Chicken Tenders is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Golden Chick, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Golden Chick?
Wicked Wings (9 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Golden Chick, at an estimated 16.0g 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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