Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cooks with: soybean. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Lee's Famous Recipe 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey | 0.0g |
| Fiery Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Bonsai | 0.0g |
| Country BBQ | 0.5g |
| Mac & Cheese (Regular) | 2.6g |
What to Avoid at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Potato Salad (Large) | 37.2g |
| 10 Piece Wings | 35.0g |
| Gizzards (Large) | 30.0g |
| Coleslaw (Large) | 29.4g |
| 5 Piece Breast Strips | 25.0g |
Every Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken item, ranked
All 63 items we have for Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Brown Gravy | 0.0g |
| Sweet Tea (Half Gallon) | 0.0g |
| Fiery Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Bonsai | 0.0g |
| Honey BBQ Sauce | 0.5g |
| Country BBQ | 0.5g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 0.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Baked Beans (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Green Beans (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Biscuit | 1.0g |
| Baked Beans (Large) | 1.8g |
| Green Beans (Large) | 1.9g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Large) | 2.4g |
| Mac & Cheese (Regular) | 2.6g |
| Corn on the Cob (Regular) | 3.6g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 4.2g |
| Breast Strip (each) | 5.0g |
| Famous Recipe Chicken Leg | 6.0g |
| Famous Recipe Chicken Whole Wing | 6.0g |
| Caramel Brownie | 6.0g |
| 1 Piece Spicy Chicken | 6.0g |
| 1 Piece Classic Chicken | 6.0g |
| Kids Chicken Leg Meal | 6.0g |
| Half Dozen Biscuits | 7.0g |
| Coleslaw (Regular) | 7.2g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 7.5g |
| Potato Salad (Regular) | 7.8g |
| French Fries (regular) | 8.0g |
| Apple Turnover | 8.7g |
| Potato Wedges (Regular) | 10.0g |
| Kids Breast Strip Meal | 10.0g |
| Chipotle Ranch | 10.0g |
| Corn on the Cob (Large) | 10.2g |
| Chicken Biscuit | 11.0g |
| 2 Piece Classic Chicken | 11.0g |
| 2 Piece Spicy Chicken | 11.0g |
| Spicy Jumbo Dippers Cup | 11.0g |
| Mac & Cheese (Large) | 11.4g |
| Honey Mustard | 12.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 12.5g |
| Famous Recipe Chicken Thigh | 13.0g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 13.3g |
| Famous Chicken Sandwich | 13.3g |
| Gizzards (Regular) | 14.0g |
| Creamy Ranch | 14.5g |
| Livers (Regular) | 15.0g |
| 3 Piece Breast Strips | 15.0g |
| Famous Recipe Chicken Breast | 16.0g |
| 3 Piece Classic Chicken | 16.0g |
| 3 Piece Spicy Chicken | 16.0g |
| 4 Piece Classic Chicken | 20.0g |
| 5 Wing Meal | 20.0g |
| Potato Wedges (Large) | 23.0g |
| Livers (Large) | 23.3g |
| 5 Piece Breast Strips | 25.0g |
| Coleslaw (Large) | 29.4g |
| Gizzards (Large) | 30.0g |
| 10 Piece Wings | 35.0g |
| Potato Salad (Large) | 37.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cooks with: soybean. Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cooks with soybean, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cooks with soybean, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken?
Honey is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken?
Potato Salad (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, at an estimated 37.2g 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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