Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8 ct): Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Chick-fil-A Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned, freshly breaded, and pressure cooked in peanut oil. The 8-count is the standard order, and at 250 calories with 27 grams of protein it is one of the best protein-per-calorie deals in fast food. They are also the base of half the menu: the same nuggets show up sliced on the Cobb Salad. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location; this price is a 2026 estimate from secondary sources. The 250 calorie figure covers the 8 nuggets alone, before any dipping sauce.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Table of contents

• What are Chick-fil-A Nuggets
• Nuggets nutrition facts
• Dipping sauces
• Allergens
• Nuggets vs Grilled Nuggets
• Frequently asked questions

What are Chick-fil-A Nuggets

Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. The 8-count serving weighs 113g. They are the same chicken as the sandwich filet, cut down into poppable pieces.

Nuggets nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for an 8-count serving (113g), based on Chick-fil-A’s official US nutrition data.

Nutrient	Amount per 8 ct Nuggets
Calories	250
Total fat	11g
Total carbohydrates	11g
Protein	27g
Sodium	1210mg

27 grams of protein in 250 calories is an excellent ratio, better than most items on this list. The catch is sodium: 1210 mg is high for such a small serving, a reminder that the seasoning does heavy lifting. As a protein source the nuggets are great; as a low-salt choice they are not.

Dipping sauces

Chick-fil-A’s sauce lineup is famously deep: Chick-fil-A Sauce, Polynesian, Honey Mustard, Barbecue, and others depending on location. Every sauce adds its own calories on top of the 250, and the sweet ones add meaningful sugar. If you are counting, the nuggets alone are the safe number; the sauce is where the math changes.

Allergens

Chick-fil-A Nuggets contain milk, egg, and wheat, per the official allergen listing. Note there is no soy listed for the nuggets, unlike the sandwiches. Sauces carry their own allergens, so check them separately.

Nuggets vs Grilled Nuggets

The classic 8-count has 250 calories, 11 grams of fat, and 1210 mg of sodium at from $5.95. The grilled 8-count has 130 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 440 mg of sodium at from $6.65. The classic wins on price and on that fried-chicken flavor; the grilled wins on every nutrition number. Pick classic for taste, grilled for the macros.

Frequently asked questions

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