Classic Chicken Sandwich

Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich

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490
Nutrition facts

By the numbers.

Calories
490
per item
as served
Total Fat
21g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg
Sodium
1450mg
Total Carbohydrate
49g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
28g
Calcium
4% DV
Iron
15% DV
Potassium
10% DV

Bars show the share of the FDA daily value on a 2,000-calorie day; a citrus bar means the daily value is exceeded. Values vary by location and customization.

Ingredients

What’s inside.

Classic Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Oat Bran, Monosodium Glutamate, Oat Fiber, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices (including Celery Seed), Natural Flavors, Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Citric Acid, Cooked Chicken, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil)], Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Lactic Acid, Extractives of Turmeric. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, Corn and/or Cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (To Reduce Foaming). CONTAINS: WHEAT. COOKED IN THE SAME OIL AS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME, AND FISH.

Premium Bun

Enriched or Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Dough Conditioner (Including One or More of the Following: Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Monoglycerides, Phosphoric Acid, Propionic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate [SSL], Water, Wheat Flour), Enzyme Blend (Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes), Enzyme Blend (Calcium Sulfate, Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Glaze (Water, Vegetable Proteins [Pea, Potato, Fava Bean], Vegetable and/or Sunflower Oil, Dextrose, Maltodextrins, Starch), Salt, Sesame Flour, Sugar, Vital Wheat Gluten. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SESAME. BUNS ARE TOASTED IN A COMMON TOASTER WITH PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY, MILK, SESAME.

Tomato

Tomato.

Crinkle Cut Pickles

Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.

Mayonnaise

Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Allergens
Egg Wheat Sesame

Always confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy — kitchens and recipes change.

A juicy, lightly breaded crispy chicken breast with crunchy lettuce, tomato, mayo, and the perfect pickles, all on a toasted bun. It’s a flawless blend of nostalgia and excitement—kinda like your all-time favorite song, only better ‘cause you can eat it.

Ingredients

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Description
Classic Chicken Breast Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning [Salt, Oat Bran, Monosodium Glutamate, Oat Fiber, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices (including Celery Seed), Natural Flavors, Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Citric Acid, Cooked Chicken, Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil)], Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Lactic Acid, Extractives of Turmeric. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil. Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, Corn and/or Cottonseed), Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (To Reduce Foaming). CONTAINS: WHEAT. COOKED IN THE SAME OIL AS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME, AND FISH.
Premium Bun Enriched or Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Dough Conditioner (Including One or More of the Following: Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Monoglycerides, Phosphoric Acid, Propionic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate [SSL], Water, Wheat Flour), Enzyme Blend (Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes), Enzyme Blend (Calcium Sulfate, Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Glaze (Water, Vegetable Proteins [Pea, Potato, Fava Bean], Vegetable and/or Sunflower Oil, Dextrose, Maltodextrins, Starch), Salt, Sesame Flour, Sugar, Vital Wheat Gluten. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SESAME. BUNS ARE TOASTED IN A COMMON TOASTER WITH PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY, MILK, SESAME.
Tomato Tomato.
Crinkle Cut Pickles Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.
Mayonnaise Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG.
Lettuce Lettuce

Nutrition Values

Nutrition Name Nutrition Value
Calories 490
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg
Sodium 1450mg
Total Carbohydrate 49g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g
Calcium 4% DV
Iron 15% DV
Potassium 10% DV

Allergens

  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Sesame

 

For chicken sandwich lovers, Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich is the epitome of comfort food done right. This juicy, lightly breaded, crispy chicken breast is topped with crunchy lettuce, fresh tomato, creamy mayo, and perfectly tangy pickles, all nestled between a toasted bun. It’s a flawless blend of nostalgia and excitement like hearing your favorite song, only this time, you get to savor it with every bite.

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Why This Sandwich Is a Must-Try?

Premium Ingredients, Bold Flavors

A thick piece of fried chicken that is juicy in the center and crunchy on the outside, combined with the fresh crunch of vegetables in every other bite, makes this sandwich memorable. The smoothness of mayo and the crispness of pickles are the perfect finishing touches.

Satisfying, Yet Simple

The Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich admirably adheres to the “less is more” principle, presenting a yummy taste without being too much. For everyone who simply enjoys a good sandwich, this Sandwich is the perfect fit.

Perfect Meal Deal

This sandwich, when combined with a side of crunchy fries and a drink, is ideal for lunch or dinner.

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What Sets It Apart?

Wendy’s has mastered the art of chicken sandwiches; not just because they make them, but because each piece is a unique masterpiece. The classic rendition of tender chicken, slightly crunchy on the outside, is in focus while the accompaniments of fresh veggies and creamy, tangy sauces just add to the glamour.

It is comfort food, yet its bites are such that they are relished with a dash of nostalgia, punched with fun activities for every occasion.

A Timeless Classic with a Modern Twist

The Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich is ideal when you wish for a delicious meal and are wondering what sandwich it might be. It incorporates a sense of calm and uncertainty, with other known tastes, though with a touch of Wendy’s designs.

Final Thoughts: A Chicken Sandwich Done Right

Some people enjoy a life where they can have the simple things one of them is Wendy’s Classic Chicken Sandwich. Wendy does not disappoint with this Classic Chicken Sandwich. It has premium-quality ingredients: crispy chicken and everything that can be expected in such a Sandwich. And let me tell you, it’s a Chicken Sandwich that one cannot avoid trying.