1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken
Chicken, Mendo's krispies, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions, herb aioli, on toasted brioche.
About 1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken
1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken has 450 calories and costs around $14.76. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 450 calories
- 17g protein
- Priced $13.68-$14.76 depending on location
- Contains: Egg, Wheat, Milk
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Chicken, Mendo's Krispies, Mustard Pickle Slaw, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Herb Aioli, Toasted Brioche.
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 450 calories with 17g of protein, the 1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken is the #5 lightest of the 6 items in the half sandwich combos lineup with published calories . That works out to about 3.8g of protein per 100 calories - a reasonable protein return for the calories.
The watch-out is sodium: 670mg is about 29% of the 2,300mg daily limit.
Dietary fit: this item appears on our low-calorie menu list. Allergen-wise it contains egg, wheat, milk, gluten - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Half Sandwich Combos
Across the half sandwich combos lineup, the lightest option is 1/2 Vegan Banh Mi at 330 calories, and the heartiest is 1/2 Vegetarian Pesto Caprese at 950. For protein, 1/2 Vegetarian Pesto Caprese leads the category at 39g of protein. On price, 1/2 Chicken Pesto Caprese is the easiest on the wallet at $13.68 - $14.76. See the whole lineup on the Half Sandwich Combos menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
1/2 "Not So Fried" Chicken Frequently Asked Questions
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Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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