Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken cooks with: soybean. Across the 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 5 Piece Breast Strips | 38.0g |
| 10 Piece Wings | 35.0g |
| 3 Piece Breast Strips | 25.0g |
| 4 Piece Classic Chicken | 20.0g |
| Half Dozen Biscuits | 20.0g |
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 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (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?
5 Piece Breast Strips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, at an estimated 38.0g 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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