"Not So Fried" Chicken
Chicken, Mendo's krispies, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, herb aioli, on toasted brioche.
About "Not So Fried" Chicken
"Not So Fried" Chicken has 900 calories and costs around $15.90. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 900 calories
- 35g protein
- Priced $15.90-$17.72 depending on location
- Contains: Egg, Wheat, Milk
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Chicken, Mendo's Krispies, Mustard Pickle Slaw, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Herb Aioli, Toasted Brioche.
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 900 calories with 35g of protein, the "Not So Fried" Chicken is the #8 lightest of the 12 items in the sandwiches lineup with published calories . That works out to about 3.9g of protein per 100 calories - a reasonable protein return for the calories. Treat it as the whole meal, not a starter.
The watch-out is sodium: 1350mg is about 59% of the 2,300mg daily limit - fine for a main, worth knowing if the rest of your day runs salty. On the plus side, 5g of fiber is genuinely high for this menu - most items land at 2-3g.
Dietary fit: this item appears on our high-protein menu list. Allergen-wise it contains egg, wheat, milk, gluten - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Sandwiches
Across the sandwiches lineup, the lightest option is Vegan Banh Mi at 670 calories, and the heartiest is November to Remember at 1120. For protein, Chicken Parm Dip leads the category at 46g of protein. On price, Chicken Pesto Caprese is the easiest on the wallet at $13.92 - $15.30. See the whole lineup on the Sandwiches menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Lighter lunch: the 1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken combo gives you half of this with a deli side - the easiest way to keep the flavour and cut the calories.
- Make it the meal: at 900 calories this stands alone. If you want a drink with it, the unsweetened Passion Fruit Black Tea adds almost nothing.
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
"Not So Fried" Chicken Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the "Not So Fried" Chicken at Mendocino Farms?
How many calories are in the "Not So Fried" Chicken?
Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Similar sandwiches Items
Chicken, Mendo's krispies, melted mozzarella & parmesan, pomodoro sauce, basil and Calabrian chile aioli.
Chicken, fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic, on panini-pressed ciabatta.
Seared steak & applewood smoked bacon, marinated red peppers, caramelized onion jam, chimichurri and shredded cabbage.