Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich (with Hand-Breaded Chicken)
How to order it
Hand-Breaded Chicken·Bacon·Ranch·Toasted Brioche Bun·Fries
How we scored it
This sandwich contains multiple harmful ingredients, including seed oils like sunflower and soybean oil, artificial flavors, and preservatives such as TBHQ. The high level of processing and presence of additives significantly lower its health score.
This dish is scored from the chain's published statements for each of its components.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 serving (557g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1320 | |
| Total fat | 72g | 92% |
| Saturated fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans fat | 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 3170mg | 138% |
| Total carbohydrate | 110g | 40% |
| Dietary fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Sugars | 10g | |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
Applebee's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Uncooked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Meat Containing Up To of A Solution of WaterBad
This ingredient is marked as 'bad' because it contains added water, which can dilute the meat and may be used to increase weight artificially.
SaltNeutral
Salt enhances flavor and is essential in small amounts for proper body function, making it a beneficial ingredient.
See more about Salt →SeasoningNeutral
Seasoning is a blend of spices and flavorings that generally do not have a strong positive or negative impact on health.
Onion PowderNeutral
Onion powder adds flavor without significant health concerns, thus considered neutral.
See more about Onion Powder →Yeast ExtractNeutral
Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement and is generally neutral in its health impact.
See more about Yeast Extract →Garlic PowderNeutral
Garlic powder provides flavor and potential health benefits, but is considered neutral in this context.
See more about Garlic Powder →Chicken BrothNeutral
Chicken broth is used for flavor and moisture, with no significant positive or negative health effects.
See more about Chicken Broth →ButtermilkNeutral
Buttermilk adds flavor and moisture, generally neutral in health impact.
See more about Buttermilk →More mains at Applebee's
Scout's score is an independent read of Applebee's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Applebee's menu.