Red Rooster · Chicken
Reds Hot Fried ChickenRed Rooster calories & macros
A Red Rooster Reds Hot Fried Chicken has 370 calories (1,548 kJ), with 18.6 g protein, 28.1 g fat and 10.6 g carbs per serve. That is about 18% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.0 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,548 kJ (370 kcal) |
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Fat, total | 28.1 g |
| - saturated | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.6 g |
| - sugars | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,025 mg |
As published by Red Rooster.
How it compares with other Red Rooster chicken
Of the 10 chicken on the Red Rooster menu, Reds Hot Fried Chicken ranks 6th of 10 for protein and is the 6th lowest in calories. The category average is 428 kcal, so this one is below average by 58 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 Reds Hot Fried Chicken?
A Red Rooster Reds Hot Fried Chicken has 370 calories, which is 1,548 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Red Rooster's Reds Hot Fried Chicken?
18.6 g of protein, which works out to 5.0 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,548 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,548 kJ is roughly 18% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Red Rooster?
Within Red Rooster chicken it is the 6th 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 Chicken Nuggets410 kcal · 22.9 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 protein
1 Fried Chicken250 kcal · 18.1 g protein
Half Chicken560 kcal · 69.8 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.