Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc): 280 calories
- 47gProtein
- 4gCarbs
- 9gFat
- 1,430mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide (September 2026), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Popeyes official allergen information.
Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pc | 170 | 28g | 2g | 6g | 860mg | 2g | 0g | 1g | 9% |
| 5 pc | 280 | 47g | 4g | 9g | 1,430mg | 4g | 0g | 1g | 14% |
The Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc) is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day and 62% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Blackened Chicken Tenders ranks
- The Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc) is the 2nd lightest of the 9 items in the Popeyes “Tenders, Wings & Shrimp” menu, and 1st for protein per calorie.
- Across the 44 items of the same kind we track at 8 chains, it is the 15th lightest; their average is 480 calories.
How to make a Popeyes order lighter
- Order the Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) instead: 110 fewer calories, 28g protein.
- “Bayou Buffalo Sauce” adds 50 calories.
- “BoldBQ Sauce” adds 60 calories.
- “Blackened Ranch Sauce” adds 110 calories.
- “Buttermilk Ranch Sauce” adds 130 calories.
- “Mardi Gras Mustard Sauce” adds 90 calories.
- “Sweet Heat Sauce” adds 70 calories.
- “Wild Honey Mustard Sauce” adds 110 calories.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc) takes about 63 minutes of brisk walking, 29 minutes of running (5 mph) or 29 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie nuggets and tenders at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Dairy Queen Chicken Strips (2 pc): 280 calories, 13g protein
- KFC Gizzards: 300 calories, 20g protein
- McDonald's Chicken McNuggets (6 pc): 250 calories, 14g protein
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8 ct): 250 calories, 27g protein
- Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5 pc): 320 calories, 26g protein
Questions people ask
The Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders (5 pc) has 280 calories, with 47g of protein, 4g of carbs and 9g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
3 pc: 170; 5 pc: 280 calories.
The Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc) has 170 calories, 110 fewer, but less protein (28g vs 47g).
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