Pit StopChicken Express: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 42 Chicken Express items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Chicken Express publishes (see the source).
40 items are 400 calories or less. 1 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Fried Hot Wing (24 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Hot Wing3.5 oz | 280 | 24 | 9 | 16 |
| Fried Chicken Leg1 piece | 198 | 18 | 7.2 | 12 |
| Fried Chicken Wing1 piece | 165 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
| Fried Chicken Tender1 piece | 140 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Thigh1 piece | 435 | 25 | 12 | 33 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast1 piece | 614 | 58 | 9.4 |
| Fried Chicken Leg1 piece | 198 | 18 | 9.1 |
| Fried Hot Wing3.5 oz | 280 | 24 | 8.6 |
| Fried Chicken Thigh1 piece | 435 | 25 | 5.7 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Chicken Express?
Chicken Breast (1 piece): 58 g protein, 614 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Chicken Express?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Fried Hot Wing (3.5 oz): 24 g protein, 280 calories; Fried Chicken Leg (1 piece): 18 g protein, 198 calories; Fried Chicken Wing (1 piece): 12 g protein, 165 calories.
Where do these Chicken Express numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Chicken Express publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.