McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit
Whole food · Fast Foods
A warm, flaky buttermilk biscuit cradling a crispy, juicy chicken breast fillet seasoned with a Southern-style blend. It offers a satisfying contrast of textures: the tender, buttery biscuit against the crunchy, savory chicken. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense breakfast item, providing a substantial protein boost but also a notable amount of fat and refined carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 40% carbs · 44% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
It's beloved for its comforting, nostalgic flavor that evokes classic American Southern breakfasts. The combination of salty, crispy chicken with a soft, buttery biscuit is a satisfying and indulgent morning ritual for many.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The biscuit is made with refined flour, which can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike. It's also high in sodium and saturated fat, which should be monitored. To counteract, pair it with a side of fiber-rich fruit like an apple or berries, and drink water instead of a sugary soda.
Key benefits
- High-quality protein source for muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates.
- Contains iron and B vitamins from the enriched biscuit flour.
- A convenient, portable breakfast option.
- The chicken offers a complete protein profile.
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💡 Did you know?
The biscuit's flaky layers are created by folding cold butter or shortening into the dough, which creates steam pockets during baking—a technique similar to making puff pastry.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 39.4 g |
| Energy | 304 kcal |
| Energy | 1274 kj |
| Protein | 11.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.9 g |
| Ash | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Sucrose | 1.8 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.66 g |
| Maltose | 0.12 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 25.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 44.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 355 mg |
| Potassium, K | 206 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 868 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.49 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 10.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.70 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.21 mg |
| Folate, total | 64.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.15 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.9 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.13 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 2.0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.31 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.65 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.27 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.96 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 2.9 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.66 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.70 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 3.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.04 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.04 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 24.0 mg |
FAQ
Is the chicken in a McDonald's biscuit grilled or fried?
The chicken fillet is breaded and fried, which contributes to its crispy texture and higher fat content compared to a grilled option.
What makes the biscuit 'Southern-style'?
It refers to the use of buttermilk and a specific leavening process that creates a tender, flaky, and slightly tangy biscuit, a staple of Southern U.S. cuisine.
How does the nutrition compare to a standard breakfast sandwich?
It's generally higher in calories and fat than an Egg McMuffin, primarily due to the fried chicken and the larger, butter-rich biscuit versus an English muffin.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.04 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 1.4 g fiber · 2.6 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.21 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.