Red Rooster · Chicken
Quarter ChickenRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster Quarter Chicken has 280 calories (1,172 kJ), with 34.9 g protein, 11.4 g fat and 8.8 g carbs per serve. That is about 13% 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 | 1,172 kJ (280 kcal) |
| Protein | 34.9 g |
| Fat, total | 11.4 g |
| - saturated | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.8 g |
| - sugars | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 1,085 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, Quarter Chicken ranks 3rd of 10 for protein and is the 3rd lowest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is below average by 148 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 |
| Reds Hot Fried Chicken | 370 | 1,548 | 18.6 | 28.1 | 10.6 |
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 Quarter Chicken?
A Red Rooster Quarter Chicken has 280 calories, which is 1,172 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's Quarter Chicken?
34.9 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?
1,172 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,172 kJ is roughly 13% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 3rd 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
Buttermilk Wings (3pc)303 kcal · 17.9 g protein
1 Fried Chicken250 kcal · 18.1 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.