Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken calories & nutrition
The Cracker Barrel Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken has 530 calories, 36 g protein, 32 g carbs and 29 g fat.

Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
It can fit. 530 calories is 26% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#13 of 40 Cracker Barrel meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Cracker Barrel
Fewer calories, similar protein
![]() Grilled Chicken TendersChicken & Turkey | 270 | 48 g | 5 g | 7 g | 620 mg |
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![]() Chicken N' Dumplins, Per ServingChicken & Turkey · Per Serving | 320 | 32 g | 35 g | 6 g | 1,050 mg |
![]() Fried Chicken Tenders, 20 EachChicken & Turkey | 500 | 50 g | 20 g | 25 g | 1,800 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
![]() New York Strip Steak N' Shrimp ComboBeef & Pork | 470 | 67 g | 2 g | 19 g | 4,900 mg |
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![]() Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken TendersChicken & Turkey | 600 | 57 g | 26 g | 30 g | 2,140 mg |
![]() Fried Chicken Tenders, 20 EachChicken & Turkey | 500 | 50 g | 20 g | 25 g | 1,800 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Cracker Barrel Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken?
The Cracker Barrel Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken has 530 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken?
36 g of protein, or 6.8 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #13 of 40 Cracker Barrel meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken?
32 g of carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 29 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken?
1,370 mg, 60% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Cracker Barrel Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle Chicken good for weight loss?
It can fit. 530 calories is 26% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.

Eat at Cracker Barrel. Still lose weight.
At Cracker Barrel, the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy Grilled is 260 calories and the Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken Sandwich is 1,100. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
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- Cracker Barrel orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Nutrition from Cracker Barrel's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Cracker Barrel.



