Panera Toasted Frontega Chicken: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Toasted Frontega Chicken is Panera’s long-running hot chicken sandwich, and it has survived menu overhauls that retired plenty of neighbors: pulled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, and chipotle mayo, pressed on toasted black pepper focaccia. The formula is simple and the execution is the point: hot, melty, and savory, with the chipotle mayo giving it a background warmth rather than real heat. In 2026 a whole sandwich runs from $11.99 at most US cafes, with 790 calories per whole sandwich based on cross-checked aggregator nutrition data for the current recipe.

Panera prices vary by cafe and market, and delivery orders run higher with fees and tips. Aggregators have listed the sandwich between $9.99 and $12.28 in 2026, so the from $11.99 figure is a market-varied estimate. The 790-calorie figure reflects the current recipe, cross-checked via eatthismuch; the older 750-calorie recipe is retired, so older nutrition listings should be ignored. This is a full-meal sandwich that needs no side.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Toasted Frontega Chicken
• Toasted Frontega Chicken nutrition facts
• Toasted Frontega Chicken ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Toasted Frontega Chicken vs Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
• Getting the best value on the Toasted Frontega Chicken
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Toasted Frontega Chicken

Pulled chicken, mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and chipotle mayo, served hot on toasted black pepper focaccia. The pulled chicken is the same base as the Avocado Melt, but everything around it is different: mozzarella instead of smoked gouda, fresh tomato and red onion instead of avocado and cilantro. The chipotle mayo is the shared ingredient, but here it plays a supporting role rather than the lead.

At 790 calories with 45 grams of protein, it is a substantial sandwich, though notably lighter than its Avocado Melt sibling. The 36 grams of fat and 2360 milligrams of sodium are still high, and the sodium is within a few percent of a full day’s guideline. The 73 grams of carbs come from the focaccia, and the 4 grams of fiber is modest. The 5 grams of sugar is low for a sandwich this size, which tells you the flavor is savory, not sweet.

The Frontega’s longevity on the menu is the review that matters. Panera has cycled through plenty of hot sandwiches, and this one keeps its spot because the combination works: the mozzarella melts cleanly, the tomato and onion cut the richness, and the black pepper focaccia holds it all together.

Toasted Frontega Chicken nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one whole Toasted Frontega Chicken, cross-checked via eatthismuch for the current 790-calorie recipe. The older 750-calorie recipe is retired.

Nutrient	Amount per whole sandwich
Calories	790
Total fat	36g
Saturated fat	10g
Trans fat	0.5g
Cholesterol	120mg
Sodium	2360mg
Total carbohydrates	73g
Dietary fiber	4g
Sugars	5g
Protein	45g

The 790 calorie figure is just under 40 percent of a 2000 calorie day. The 45 grams of protein is excellent, and the 10 grams of saturated fat is high but not extreme for a hot sandwich. The 2360 milligrams of sodium is the real watch point: essentially a full day’s guideline in one sandwich. Anyone watching blood pressure should treat this as an occasional order, not a weekly habit.

Context against the retired recipe: older listings show 750 calories for a previous build, but that recipe is gone and the current one runs 790. If you see 750 on an old aggregator page, it is stale. The half sandwich through the Pick Two cuts everything roughly in half and is the reasonable lunch order.

Toasted Frontega Chicken ingredients and customization

The standard build is pulled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chipotle mayo, and toasted black pepper focaccia.

Customization is straightforward. Light chipotle mayo cuts a meaningful chunk of fat, since the mayo is a main fat source alongside the mozzarella. Extra tomato and onion are free and add freshness without calories. The Pick Two half sandwich is the built-in portion control. There is no low-sodium version, and with 2360 milligrams in the whole, the honest advice is to eat the half and pair it with a light soup rather than trying to fix the whole.

Allergens

This sandwich contains milk (mozzarella, chipotle mayo), egg (chipotle mayo), wheat (focaccia), and soy. Panera’s kitchens handle tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and sesame, so cross-contact is possible. The sandwich is pressed on shared hot equipment, which means contact with other builds is part of the process. Guests with severe allergies should speak to the cafe staff before ordering.

Toasted Frontega Chicken vs Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

Panera’s two hot chicken sandwiches, settled with numbers. Toasted Frontega Chicken (whole): 790 calories, 36g fat, 10g saturated fat, 120mg cholesterol, 2360mg sodium, 73g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g sugar, 45g protein, from $11.99. Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (whole): 920 calories, 49g fat, 14g saturated fat, 135mg cholesterol, 2480mg sodium, 76g carbs, 7g fiber, 5g sugar, 48g protein, from $11.99.

The Frontega is the lighter pick by 130 calories and 13 grams of fat, with 3 grams less protein. The Avocado Melt brings more fiber and the avocado’s richness. Both are high-sodium sandwiches on black pepper focaccia at the same price, so the decision is flavor: the Frontega’s mozzarella, tomato, and onion build versus the Melt’s smoky gouda, avocado, and cilantro.

Pick the Toasted Frontega Chicken when you want the lighter of the two hot sandwiches, the classic Panera flavor, and 130 fewer calories. Pick the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt when you want the biggest sandwich on the menu, the most protein, and the smoky-spicy profile. Both are full meals that need no side.

Getting the best value on the Toasted Frontega Chicken

• The Pick Two half sandwich is the value move: roughly half the sandwich plus a soup or salad for less than the whole plus a side.
• The whole at 790 calories is a lot of lunch. Splitting it into two meals is the simplest value strategy, and a pressed sandwich reheats well.
• MyPanera rewards run sandwich deals and free-item offers. Watch for the free drink or bakery item promotions.
• Delivery adds fees and tips that push an $11.99 sandwich toward $17, and pressed sandwiches lose their texture in transit. Pickup keeps both the price and the sandwich intact.

Frequently asked questions

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