Quick Answer
The Zaxby's Chicken Biscuit is a breakfast menu sandwich pairing a buttermilk brined, breaded, and fried chicken tender with a soft split top buttered biscuit. A standard sandwich delivers about 540 calories, 26 g of fat, 53 g of carbohydrates, 22 g of protein, and 1,640 mg of sodium, which is roughly 71 percent of the daily limit for an adult.
The sandwich is available at participating Zaxby's locations across the Southern US during breakfast hours, typically until 10:30 am. Not every Zaxby's serves breakfast, so check the local menu before driving over.
The flavour profile leans heavily savoury and salty, with the buttery biscuit, the seasoned crispy coating, and the juicy white meat tender all hitting at once. It is filling enough to count as a full meal.
What is inside
- The biscuit. A commercial split top buttermilk biscuit, brushed with melted butter before serving.
- The chicken tender. A boneless white meat chicken breast tender, double brined in buttermilk and seasoned salt, then dredged in a peppered flour coating and fried in soybean oil blend until the crust hits a deep golden brown.
- The seasoning. Zaxby's signature spice blend covers the tender, with notes of black pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
- Optional sauces. Honey mustard, ranch, or Zaxby's signature sauce on request, which adds 100 to 200 calories depending on choice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Per sandwich | Amount | Percent daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 | n/a |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33 percent |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 60 percent |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22 percent |
| Sodium | 1,640 mg | 71 percent |
| Total carbohydrates | 53 g | 19 percent |
| Protein | 22 g | 44 percent |
The sodium story
The 1,640 mg sodium load is the headline number. It comes from three places stacking on top of each other: the double salt brine on the chicken, the seasoned breading, and the commercial biscuit dough, which uses salt as both flavour and leavening helper. One sandwich uses up most of the recommended daily sodium for an adult (2,300 mg), so it is worth pairing with a low sodium lunch and dinner.
For people on a sodium restricted diet (1,500 mg per day or less), the Zaxby's Chicken Biscuit is not a sensible breakfast choice. The chain does not currently offer a reduced sodium version.
How it compares to other breakfast chains
| Sandwich | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaxby's Chicken Biscuit | 540 | 22 g | 1,640 mg |
| Chick fil A Chicken Biscuit | 450 | 19 g | 1,400 mg |
| Bojangles Cajun Filet Biscuit | 510 | 22 g | 1,250 mg |
| McDonald's McChicken Biscuit | 470 | 19 g | 1,200 mg |
Zaxby's lands at the higher end across both calories and sodium in the chicken biscuit category. The trade off is the seasoning intensity, which fans rate as the boldest of the four.
When and where it is available
Zaxby's launched breakfast service at select locations in 2023 and continues to roll it out gradually. As of mid 2026, breakfast is offered at roughly 200 stores across the Southeast, typically from 6:00 am to 10:30 am local time. Use the Zaxby's app or the official store locator to confirm whether your nearest store serves breakfast.
How to order it your way
- Add cheese. American cheese slice adds 60 calories and a richer profile.
- Add a folded egg. Bumps protein by 6 g and turns it into a full breakfast sandwich.
- Side of hash browns or grits. Standard breakfast pairings.
- Drink pairing. Sweet tea is the regional classic. Black coffee cuts the sandwich richness better.
How it compares to making one at home
A homemade version using a Popeyes style copycat biscuit and a hand breaded chicken tender lands around 480 calories with 1,100 mg sodium, mostly because home cooks rarely match the commercial double brining. If you want the Zaxby's flavour without the sodium load, a home build is the simpler path.
Allergen information
- Wheat (biscuit and breading).
- Milk (buttermilk brine and biscuit).
- Soy (frying oil).
- Egg (in some sauces).
Cooked in shared fryers, so cross contact with other allergens is possible. Confirm with the store before ordering if you have a serious allergy.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Zaxby's Chicken Biscuit?
About 540 calories for the standard sandwich without sauces or add ons.
Is the chicken breast or processed?
Whole muscle chicken breast tender, not a reformed patty.
Can I order it any time of day?
Only during breakfast service hours, usually 6:00 am to 10:30 am at participating stores.
What sauces pair best with it?
Honey mustard balances the salt. Zaxby's signature sauce adds tang. Plain butter inside the biscuit lets the chicken flavour stand out the most.
