Popeyes Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy: nutrition and allergens
Popeyes lists the Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy in 4 sizes, from 200 calories (Leg (each), 1 piece (per piece)) to 620 calories (Breast (each), 1 piece (per piece)). The Wing (each) has 15 g fat, 11 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein and 630 mg sodium per piece (1 piece).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Wing (each) | Leg (each) | Thigh (each) | Breast (each) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 piece | 1 piece | 1 piece | 1 piece |
| Calories | 220 | 200 | 490 | 620 |
| Calories from fat | 140 | 110 | 310 | 270 |
| Total fat (g) | 15 19% | 12 15% | 34 44% | 30 38% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 6 30% | 6 30% | 15 75% | 16 80% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 60 20% | 70 23% | 110 37% | 180 60% |
| Sodium (mg) | 630 27% | 540 23% | 1,120 49% | 1,780 77% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 11 4% | 9 3% | 18 7% | 17 6% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 1 4% | 1 4% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Protein (g) | 14 28% | 15 30% | 25 50% | 52 104% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Popeyes’ published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Popeyes does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Wing (each) size is high in saturated fat (30%), protein (28%), sodium (27%) and cholesterol (20%) and is low in carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Popeyes nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Popeyes, the Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy contains milk, egg, wheat and soy.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Cooked in a shared fryer (per the allergen guide).
Popeyes bases its allergen information on supplier ingredient lists and warns that shared cooking areas and utensils mean any item may come into contact with other allergens. Signature bone-in chicken, tenders, wings, the chicken sandwich filet, seafood, Cajun fries and fried pies share fryers, and sandwich buns go through a shared toaster. Items not listed should be discussed with a physician or dietitian, and Popeyes does not accept responsibility for individual sensitivities or allergies.
Other items in Chicken & Seafood at Popeyes
By calories (Wing (each)), the Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy ranks 2 of 8 in Popeyes’ Chicken & Seafood section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Tenders - Blackened3 pieces | 170 |
| Signature Chicken - Classic or SpicyWing (each) | 220 |
| Butterfly Shrimp | 360 |
| Tenders - Classic or Spicy3 pieces | 390 |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | 640 |
| Ghost Pepper Bone-In Wings | 650 |
| Honey BBQ Bone-In Wings | 850 |
| Sweet & Spicy Bone-In Wings | 870 |
Nutrition for all 8 items in Chicken & Seafood at Popeyes
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Bone-in fried chicken at other chains
Popeyes is one of 2 chains on this site that sell bone-in fried chicken. Of the 3 at other chains, none has fewer calories than the Signature Chicken - Classic or Spicy (Wing (each)), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| KFC Spicy Crispy ChickenBreast | 350 |
| KFC Original Recipe ChickenBreast | 390 |
| KFC Extra Crispy ChickenBreast | 530 |
Sources
- 1 Popeyes, Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026) Covers nutrition and menu · September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Popeyes, Popeyes Allergen Information (September 2026) Covers allergens · September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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