How to order at Bojangles on a GLP-1
The leaner ways to eat at a fried-chicken chain, built from Bojangles' own published US nutrition and Nishi's transparent GLP-1 scoring lens.
The moveOrder the grilled chicken, not the battered kind: a grilled chicken salad is 360 calories and 40 g of protein, lean on Bo's Chicken Tenders when you want protein, and skip the filet biscuit, the mac 'n cheese, and the rice bowl where the sodium piles up.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Bojangles. "Bojangles" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by Bojangles in their official US menu nutrition guide, per published serving. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated April 2025 (Bojangles published US menu nutrition guide)).
The quick take
Bojangles is a fried-chicken chain, so be honest that most of the menu is battered and fried and not lean. The best GLP-1 move is to choose grilled and skip the biscuit. A grilled chicken salad is the cleanest pick at 360 calories, 40 g of protein, and 17 g of fat, and Bo's Chicken Tenders are protein-dense at 310 calories and 36 g of protein for three pieces, 410 and 48 g for four, and 510 and 60 g for five. The Chicken Supremes salad (420 calories, 29 g protein) has the lowest sodium of any salad at 530 mg. The bone-in fried chicken carries real protein, a breast is 41 g, but it is 540 calories and 29 g of fat because it is battered and fried, and a thigh is 21 g for 240 calories. Sodium is the thing to watch everywhere: a Cajun Filet Biscuit is 1,720 mg, the Grilled Chicken Club is 2,130 mg, and the Chicken Rice Bowl without the biscuit is 3,550 mg, a full day of sodium in one item. For sides, green beans (20 calories) and Cajun Pintos (130 calories, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein) beat the mac 'n cheese (280 calories), though both sides still run 500 to 850 mg of sodium.
Chicken picks, scored
Order one as-is. Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than the single ingredients above, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; tap "Show the math" to see the exact rule on any card.
How we score.
Bo's Chicken Tenders (5 pc)Best fit
60 g protein · 510 cal · 29 g carbs · 17 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: 2040 mg sodium
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Protein60 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat30% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2040 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bo's Chicken Tenders (4 pc)Best fit
48 g protein · 410 cal · 23 g carbs · 14 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: 1630 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat30.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1630 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bo's Chicken Tenders (3 pc)Best fit
36 g protein · 310 cal · 17 g carbs · 10 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1220 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat29% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density310 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1220 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Grilled Chicken SaladBest fit
40 g protein · 360 cal · 9 g carbs · 17 g fat · 2 g fiber
40 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat42.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density360 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1180 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bo Bites SaladGood fit
33 g protein · 430 cal · 21 g carbs · 24 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.2% of calories)
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat50.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density430 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium700 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Supremes SaladGood fit
29 g protein · 420 cal · 23 g carbs · 22 g fat · 2 g fiber
29 g protein · lower fat
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density420 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium530 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Rice Bowl (without biscuit)Good fit
48 g protein · 780 cal · 86 g carbs · 27 g fat · 12 g fiber
watch: 3550 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat31.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber12 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density780 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3550 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Southern Filet BiscuitGood fit
23 g protein · 550 cal · 54 g carbs · 27 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: 1390 mg sodium
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat44.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density550 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1390 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cajun Filet BiscuitGood fit
23 g protein · 570 cal · 57 g carbs · 27 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: 1720 mg sodium
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat42.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density570 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1720 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Grilled Chicken Club SandwichLower fit
46 g protein · 690 cal · 39 g carbs · 39 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.9% of calories), 2130 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density690 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2130 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bo's House SaladLower fit
49 g protein · 780 cal · 27 g carbs · 54 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.3% of calories), 1790 mg sodium
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Protein49 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat62.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density780 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1790 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Grilled Chicken SandwichLower fit
29 g protein · 570 cal · 36 g carbs · 33 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.1% of calories), 1350 mg sodium
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density570 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1350 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Best proteins to build around
Numbers are for one published serving as Bojangles lists it. Chicken is published per piece (Breast, Leg, Thigh, Wing) and per piece-count order (tenders, bites, supremes); salads, sandwiches, biscuits, bowls, sides, and sauces are one whole published item. Bojangles publishes no gram weights, so portions are the published count or unit.. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
Bone-In Thigh (fried)Good fit
21 g protein · 240 cal · 10 g fat · 600 mg sodium
21 g protein · lower fat
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Protein21 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density8.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat37.5% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density240 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium600 mginformational over 800 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bone-In Breast (fried)Lower fit
41 g protein · 540 cal · 29 g fat · 580 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (48.3% of calories)
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Protein41 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density7.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat48.3% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density540 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium580 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bo Bites (boneless bites), a la carteLower fit
16 g protein · 220 cal · 12 g fat · 510 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (49.1% of calories)
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Protein16 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density7.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat49.1% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density220 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium510 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bone-In Wing (fried)Lower fit
10 g protein · 150 cal · 8 g fat · 300 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (48% of calories)
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Protein10 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat48% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density150 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium300 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Supremes (breaded tenderloins)Lower fit
32 g protein · 500 cal · 25 g fat · 920 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (45% of calories), 920 mg sodium
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Protein32 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density6.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium920 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bone-In Leg (fried)Lower fit
10 g protein · 190 cal · 13 g fat · 370 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (61.6% of calories)
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Protein10 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat61.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density190 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium370 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Go easy on
- The filet biscuits and everything on a biscuit, the Cajun and Southern Filet biscuits are 550 to 570 calories with 54 to 57 g of carbs and 1,390 to 1,720 mg of sodium each, the carb and sodium is mostly the biscuit.
- The Chicken Rice Bowl, one bowl without the biscuit is 780 calories and 3,550 mg of sodium, more than a full day's worth in a single item.
- Bo's House Salad, it reads like a salad but is 780 calories, 54 g of fat, and 1,790 mg of sodium.
- The heavier sides, mac 'n cheese is 280 calories and a small Bo-Tato Rounds is 260, versus 20 for green beans and 130 for the Cajun Pintos.
- Sodium overall, it runs high across the whole menu: even the grilled chicken salad is 1,180 mg, the tenders climb from 1,220 mg at 3 pieces to 2,040 mg at 5, and the sides are 240 to 850 mg.
Common questions
What's the leanest way to order chicken at Bojangles on a GLP-1?
Choose grilled over battered. A grilled chicken salad is the cleanest pick at 360 calories, 40 g of protein, and 17 g of fat. If you want the fried chicken, the bone-in breast carries 41 g of protein but 540 calories and 29 g of fat because it is battered and fried, and a thigh is 21 g of protein for 240 calories.
Are Bojangles' chicken tenders a good high-protein pick?
They are protein-dense, but the sodium climbs fast. Bo's Chicken Tenders are 310 calories and 36 g of protein for 3 pieces, 410 and 48 g for 4, and 510 and 60 g for 5, while sodium goes from 1,220 to 2,040 mg across those sizes. The boneless Bo Bites are lighter at 220 calories and 16 g of protein for 4 pieces.
How high is the sodium at Bojangles?
High across the board. A single Cajun Filet Biscuit is 1,720 mg, the Grilled Chicken Club is 2,130 mg, and the Chicken Rice Bowl without the biscuit is 3,550 mg. Even a side of green beans is 500 mg. The lower-sodium picks are the salads, the Chicken Supremes salad is 530 mg.
What's the best side to order on a GLP-1?
Green beans at 20 calories or the Bojangles Cajun Pintos at 130 calories, which also bring 7 g of fiber and 7 g of protein, beat the mac 'n cheese at 280 calories and the Bo-Tato Rounds. Both of the better sides still carry 500 to 850 mg of sodium, so they are the lighter choice, not a low-sodium one.
Should I get the grilled chicken or the fried?
Grilled, if you want to keep fat down. The grilled chicken salad is 360 calories and 17 g of fat, while a bone-in fried breast is 540 calories and 29 g of fat and a Cajun Filet Biscuit is 570 calories and 27 g of fat. Bojangles is a fried-chicken chain, so most of the menu is battered, and grilled plus a salad or bowl base is the exception that stays lean.
Why you can trust this
- Where the numbers come from. Bojangles official US menu nutrition guide (PDF), last verified 2026-07-23. We publish only values the restaurant itself publishes.
- How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
- What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
- How to challenge or correct it. Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.
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