Crispy Chicken Strips — Calories & Nutrition Facts

Tender all-white-meat chicken strips with Taco Bell's signature tortilla chip breading. Available in 2-piece and 4-piece sizes. Complete calorie, protein, and macro breakdown.

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Quantity

1

230 Calories

🟢 Light Meal — 12% of Daily Value

11g

Fat

1g

Sat Fat

19g

Carbs

0g

Sugar

14g

Protein

710mg

Sodium

% Daily Value Breakdown

Total Fat11g (14%)
Saturated Fat1g (5%)
Cholesterol35mg (12%)
Sodium710mg (31%)
Total Carbs19g (7%)
Dietary Fiber3g (11%)
Added Sugars0g (0%)
Protein14g (28%)

* Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Your daily values may differ.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 strips

Amount Per Serving

Calories230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 710mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 0g
Incl. Added Sugars 0g0%
Protein 14g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How Does It Compare?

Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5pc)320 cal
Crispy Chicken Taco260 cal
Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco270 cal
Soft Taco – Chicken160 cal
Crispy Chicken Strips230 cal

Burn It Off — Exercise Calculator

How long would it take to burn off 230 calories?

51 min

Walking

23 min

Running

31 min

Cycling

46 min

Weights

* Estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) person. Actual burn varies by weight, intensity, and metabolism.

Daily Budget Impact

Weight Loss (1,500 cal)15%

1270 cal remaining

Maintenance (2,000 cal)12%

1770 cal remaining

Muscle Gain (2,500 cal)9%

2270 cal remaining

Hydration Tip

With 710mg sodium, drink at least 2 extra glasses of water with this meal to help your body process the sodium and stay hydrated.

Best Time to Enjoy

Best enjoyed as part of a balanced meal. Pair with a lean protein source and vegetables to round out the nutrition.

Quick Stats

Calories230
Protein14g
Total Fat11g
Carbs19g
Sugar0g
Sodium710mg
Fiber3g

Allergens

WheatSoy

Health Tips

  • •The 2-piece (230 cal, 14g protein) is a solid light snack or side item.
  • •The 4-piece (460 cal, 28g protein) works as a meal — excellent protein content.
  • •Zero sugar across both sizes — purely savory, protein-focused items.
  • •Strips have more chicken per piece than nuggets — each strip is larger and meatier.
  • •2-piece has only 710mg sodium (31% DV) — one of the more moderate options.
  • •Pair 2 strips with a Crunchy Taco (170 cal) for a 400-calorie, 21g-protein combo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Strips?â–¼

The 2-piece has 230 calories with 14g protein. The 4-piece has 460 calories with 28g protein. Both sizes have 0g sugar.

Are chicken strips or nuggets better value?â–¼

Strips offer more actual chicken per piece but slightly less protein efficiency. 2-piece strips: 6.1g protein per 100 cal. 5-piece nuggets: 7.8g protein per 100 cal. Nuggets win on protein density.

What dipping sauces pair well with strips?â–¼

Bell Sauce (120 cal) is the signature pairing. For fewer calories, try the hot sauce packets (0 cal). Each creamy dipping sauce adds 100-140 calories.

Nutrition Deep Dive

Crispy Chicken Strips — Complete Nutrition Guide

Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Strips are larger, meatier pieces of all-white-meat chicken with the same tortilla chip breading as the nuggets. The 2-piece (230 cal) makes a light snack while the 4-piece (460 cal, 28g protein) is a full meal.

Strips vs Nuggets: Which to Choose?

Nuggets (5pc): 320 cal, 25g protein, 1,050mg sodium. Strips (2pc): 230 cal, 14g protein, 710mg sodium. Strips are better for portion control; nuggets win on protein per calorie. Both have zero sugar.

Building a Complete Meal

Pair the 2-piece strips (230 cal) with a Crunchy Taco (170 cal) and water for a balanced 400-calorie meal with 21g protein. Build and track with our Taco Bell Nutrition Calculator.

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