Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Price & Calories
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich features a chicken breast fillet marinated and breaded in Wendy’s fiery pepper blend, balanced out with crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted bun. Wendy’s recently upgraded this fan-favorite with a premium panko-style breading, a softer potato bun, and pickles added for extra crunch.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Price & Calories
Detail | Info |
Price | $4.89 |
Calories | 560 Cal |
Ingredients | Breaded Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet, Potato Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Homestyle Mayo |
Contains | Wheat, Egg, Soy |
Pricing and calories reflect the standard combo build and can vary slightly by location and drink/side selection. Allergen details may change with recipe updates so check our Wendy’s Allergen Menu guide or Wendy’s official nutrition tool for the most current, item-specific information before ordering.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount |
Calories | 560 |
Total Fat | 26 g |
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
Trans Fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 60 mg |
Sodium | 1500 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 55 g |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
Total Sugars | 7 g |
Protein | 28 g |
Calcium | 6% DV |
Iron | 15% DV |
Potassium | 10% DV |
Wendy's Just Upgraded the Spicy Chicken Sandwich
According to Wendy’s official announcement, the recipe recently got a refresh based on fan feedback, a new panko-style breading with nine spices, a softer potato bun, added pickles for crunch, and a richer homestyle mayo. If you’ve had this sandwich before, the current build is noticeably different from past versions.
How Spicy Is It, Really?
The heat level lands in a moderate range; noticeable and building with each bite, but not overwhelming for most people. It’s built more around flavor and crunch than pure heat, which is part of why it’s held onto its fan-favorite status for so long.
Spicy or Classic: Which Should You Get?
Both sandwiches share the same bun style, lettuce, and mayo base, the difference comes down entirely to the chicken breading. If you’d rather skip the heat, see our Classic Chicken Sandwich breakdown for the mild version instead.
FAQs
How much is the Spicy Chicken Sandwich?
It’s priced at $4.89.
How many calories are in the Spicy Chicken Sandwich?
It comes in at 560 calories.
Did Wendy's change the Spicy Chicken Sandwich recipe?
Yes, it was recently upgraded with a new panko-style breading, a softer potato bun, added pickles, and a richer homestyle mayo.
Is the Spicy Chicken Sandwich gluten-free?
No, both the bread and bun contain wheat.
How does the Spicy Chicken Sandwich compare to the Classic?
Both use the same toppings and bun style, the Spicy version simply swaps in a fiery breaded chicken breast for extra heat.