Slim Chickens Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Slim Chickens cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces. Across the 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Slim Chickens
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Unsweet Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Peach Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Slim Chickens
| 7pc Chicken Tenders | 27.0g PUFA |
| 5 Wings & 5 Tenders Combo | 21.0g PUFA |
| 5pc Chicken Tenders | 20.0g PUFA |
| 7 Tenders (Hungry Meal) | 20.0g PUFA |
| Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 18.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Slim Chickens use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Slim Chickens cooks with: soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces. Across the 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Slim Chickens cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Slim Chickens use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Slim Chickens cooks with soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Slim Chickens seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Slim Chickens cooks with soybean/vegetable oil (frying tenders, fries, wings, fried sides); mayo/soybean oil base in ranch and cream-based sauces, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Slim Chickens?
Fountain Drink is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Slim Chickens, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Slim Chickens?
7pc Chicken Tenders is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Slim Chickens, at an estimated 27.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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