What oil does Big Chicken fry in?
Big Chicken cooks with Soybean oil (frying); soybean-based mayo in sauces.
CHigh Risk — 8.5g avg PUFA/item across 55 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Big Chicken
| Bottled Starry | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink - Medium (16 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Pepsi | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drink - Large (24 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Big Chicken report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.