What oil does Church's Texas Chicken fry in?
Church's Texas Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Hydrogenated soybean oil blend, scored as such (PUFA fraction ~0.55) but not named by the chain: its own allergen guide (effective January 2025) points to highly refined soy oil, and its FAQ says 'No, we do not use peanut oil in any of our restaurants' (read 2026-10-22).
Ordering at Church's Texas Chicken? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderChurch's Texas Chicken at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.5 g average per item, 69 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Church's Texas 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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 4.5g |
| Fried Chicken Leg | 4.9g |
| Fried Chicken Wing | 5.8g |
| Spicy Tender Wrap | 6.2g |
| Boneless Wings (6 pc) | 8.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderHow Church's Texas Chicken has changed its frying oil
In May 2007 Church's told the Center for Science in the Public Interest it planned to move to trans fat free ingredients by the end of that year or early 2008. CSPI reported in September 2013 that the chainwide change still had not happened, and that trans fat free oil was only being used in places like California and New York City where the law required it. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
What oil do other chains like Church's Texas Chicken use?
- What oil does Chick-fil-A use? Peanut oil
- What oil does KFC use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Popeyes use? Beef tallow
- What oil does Raising Cane's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Wingstop use? Soybean oil (estimated)
- What oil does Zaxby's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bojangles use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Slim Chickens use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
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 Church's Texas 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 Church's Texas Chicken fry in?
Church's Texas Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Hydrogenated soybean oil blend, scored as such (PUFA fraction ~0.55) but not named by the chain: its own allergen guide (effective January 2025) points to highly refined soy oil, and its FAQ says 'No, we do not use peanut oil in any of our restaurants' (read 2026-10-22).
Does Church's Texas Chicken use seed oils?
Yes. Church's Texas Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Church's Texas Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Church's Texas Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Church's Texas Chicken use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Church's Texas Chicken most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Church's Texas Chicken?
Chicken Tenders (3 pc) (4.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Spicy Tender Wrap (6.2 g) and Jalapeño Cheese Bomber Wrap (8.2 g).
Which Church's Texas Chicken item has the most seed oil?
12 Piece Chicken Family Meal, at about 60.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.