Red Rooster · Chicken
1 Fried ChickenRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster 1 Fried Chicken has 250 calories (1,046 kJ), with 18.1 g protein, 15.8 g fat and 9.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 12% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
A7.2 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,046 kJ (250 kcal) |
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Fat, total | 15.8 g |
| - saturated | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.0 g |
| - sugars | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 585 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, 1 Fried Chicken ranks 8th of 10 for protein and is the 2nd lowest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is below average by 178 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenders (1pc) | 80 | 335 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| 1 Fried Chicken | 250 | 1,046 | 18.1 | 15.8 | 9.0 |
| Quarter Chicken | 280 | 1,172 | 34.9 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Buttermilk Wings (3pc) | 303 | 1,268 | 17.9 | 21.3 | 10.3 |
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken | 330 | 1,381 | 18.2 | 15.9 | 28.2 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Red Rooster chicken item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Red Rooster 1 Fried Chicken?
A Red Rooster 1 Fried Chicken has 250 calories, which is 1,046 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's 1 Fried Chicken?
18.1 g of protein, which works out to 7.2 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,046 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,046 kJ is roughly 12% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 2nd lowest of 10. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Tenders (1pc) at 80 kcal, and the highest-protein is Whole Chicken with 139.7 g.
Compare it with
The closest chicken by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Red Rooster chicken
Quarter Chicken280 kcal · 34.9 g protein
Buttermilk Wings (3pc)303 kcal · 17.9 g protein
Hot Honey Fried Chicken330 kcal · 18.2 g protein
Reds Hot Fried Chicken370 kcal · 18.6 g protein
10 Chicken Nuggets410 kcal · 22.9 g protein
Tenders (1pc)80 kcal · 7.8 g proteinRed Rooster full menuHighest protein at Red RoosterLowest calorie at Red RoosterOther restaurants
Source: Red Rooster's own nutrient service - the panel their app and website both read from, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 9 September 2026. Every source.