What oil does Bush's Chicken fry in?
Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil.
Ordering at Bush's Chicken? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderBush's Chicken at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.1 g average per item, 54 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Bush's 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 |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.0g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 6.0g |
| Chicken Livers | 6.0g |
| Chicken Gizzards | 7.0g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh | 9.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy 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 Bush's Chicken report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Bush's Chicken fry in?
Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil.
Does Bush's Chicken use seed oils?
Yes. Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Bush's Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Bush's Chicken use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Bush's Chicken cooks with soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Bush's Chicken?
Chicken Tender Roll (sandwich) (11.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chicken Sandwich (13.0 g) and 4 Crispy Tenders (13.0 g).
Which Bush's Chicken item has the most seed oil?
20 Tenders Family Meal (20 tenders, 5 rolls, gravy, 2 family sides), at about 60.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.