Red Rooster · Chicken
Half ChickenRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster Half Chicken has 560 calories (2,343 kJ), with 69.8 g protein, 22.7 g fat and 17.5 g carbs per serve. That is about 27% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
S12.5 g protein per 100 kcal - elite protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,343 kJ (560 kcal) |
| Protein | 69.8 g |
| Fat, total | 22.7 g |
| - saturated | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.5 g |
| - sugars | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 2,170 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, Half Chicken ranks 2nd of 10 for protein and is the 8th lowest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is above average by 132 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Honey Fried Chicken | 330 | 1,381 | 18.2 | 15.9 | 28.2 |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken | 370 | 1,548 | 18.6 | 28.1 | 10.6 |
| 10 Chicken Nuggets | 410 | 1,715 | 22.9 | 26.7 | 17.4 |
| Half Chicken | 560 | 2,343 | 69.8 | 22.7 | 17.5 |
| 10 Cheesy Nuggets | 580 | 2,427 | 21.4 | 38.0 | 37.0 |
| Whole Chicken | 1,120 | 4,686 | 139.7 | 45.5 | 35.0 |
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 Half Chicken?
A Red Rooster Half Chicken has 560 calories, which is 2,343 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's Half Chicken?
69.8 g of protein, which works out to 12.5 g per 100 kcal - rated S (elite) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,343 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,343 kJ is roughly 27% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 8th 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
10 Cheesy Nuggets580 kcal · 21.4 g protein
10 Chicken Nuggets410 kcal · 22.9 g protein
Reds Hot Fried Chicken370 kcal · 18.6 g protein
Hot Honey Fried Chicken330 kcal · 18.2 g protein
Buttermilk Wings (3pc)303 kcal · 17.9 g protein
Quarter Chicken280 kcal · 34.9 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.