Are Chicken Goujons High In Syns On Slimming World?

There's nothing quite like some crispy chicken goujons and chips, but since these chicken strips are fried and breaded, you will need to make sure you are counting their syns on the slimming world plan so as they cannot affect your weight loss.

Chicken goujons can have various syns, but on average you will find that 100g has around 10-15 syns depending on the size, making them very high in syns and therefore should be eaten within moderation.

In our guide below, we will discuss why chicken goujons are so high in syns, syn values of them, as well as some low syn alternatives and an SW recipe for making them!

Why Are Chicken Goujons So High In Syns?

At 10-15 syns for 100g, you are looking at using around 10.5 syns for just three chicken goujons, making these breaded chicken tenders very high in syn and consuming the majority of your 15 syn daily allowance.

Chicken goujons are high in syns due to the breaded coating which is often fried, increasing the fat content of the chicken. For example, three chicken goujons on average can have up to 13g of fat.

Syn Values Of Chicken Goujons

Chicken goujons often have different syn values according to the size and where you buy them from, we've listed some general syn values below to help you compare.

• Tesco Breaded Chicken Goujons 270g - 11 syns for three.
• ASDA Delicious Breaded Chicken Goujons 270g - 13 syns.
• Aldi Ashfield Farm Breaded Chicken Goujons 270g - 20 syns for half pack.
• Greggs Southern Fried Chicken Goujons - Hot to Go Counter - 20 syns for half.
• M&S Made Without Wheat British Chicken Goujons (Gluten Free) 420g - 11 syns for 100g.
• Aldi Ash Valley Southern Fried Chicken Goujons 270g - 13 syns for 100g.
• Co-op British Breaded Chicken Goujons 230g - 15.5 syns.
• ASDA Seasoned Southern Fried Chicken Goujons 270g - 10 syns for 100g.
• M&S Crispy Chicken Goujons 546g - 11 syns for 100g.
• Morrisons Breaded Chicken Goujons 270g - 16.5 syns for half.
• Sainsbury's Southern Fried Chicken Goujons 270g - 13.5 syns for 100g.
• Iceland 15 Chicken Goujons 240g - 6.5 syns for three.
• Birds Eye Chicken Shop Salt & Pepper Chicken Goujons 325g - 14 syns for three.
• Essential Waitrose & Partners British Breaded Chicken Breast Goujons 270g - 13 syns for 100g.
• Rosie & Jim Chicken Breaded Goujons Plain 1kg - 10 syns for 100g.

Low Syn Alternatives To Chicken Goujons

If you find chicken goujons to be too high in syns but you are still craving some breaded chicken, we've got some great low-syn alternatives for you to check out below.

• Tesco 4 Breaded Chicken Steaks 505g - 12 syns.
• ASDA Delicious 6 Breaded Chicken Steaks 750g - 11 syns.
• Tesco 30 Breaded Chicken Nuggets 450g - 8 syns for five.
• M&S 4 Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets 440g - 9 syns.
• Iceland 32 Breaded Chicken Nuggets 448g - 1.5 syns per one.
• Iceland Breaded Chicken Breast Fillet Strips 600g - 11 syns for 100g.
• Aldi Ashfield Farm 4 Breaded Chicken Steaks 505g - 14.5 syns.
• M&S Crispy Breaded Chicken Tenders 300g - 11 syns.
• Tesco 2 Breaded Garlic Chicken Kievs 270g - 14.5 syns.
• Pizza Hut Delivery Breaded Chicken Strips - 4 syns a strip.

Our SW Chicken Goujon Recipe

Just because shop-bought chicken goujons are high in syns, doesn't mean you can't make your own healthy alternatives at home which taste the same! Our slimming world recipe below uses wholemeal bread as your healthy extra B to keep the syns low and is baked rather than fried.

Ingredients

• Two eggs.
• Large teaspoon of garlic granules.
• Four chicken breasts cut into strips.
• 120g of wholemeal bread.
• Seasoning.
• Half a teaspoon of mustard powder.
• Parsley.
• Lemon.
• Low cal cooking spray.

Method

1. Start by lining a baking sheet and spraying it with your oil then heat your oven to 180 degrees.
2. Break up your bread into a blender then put in the parsley, garlic, seasoning, mustard powder, you can also grate in the rind of your lemon.
3. Whisk up your egg then dip each breast strip into the egg then the breadcrumb mix and place on to your baking tray, squeeze over the lemon.
4. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes and enjoy!

Last Words

To conclude, chicken goujons are very high in syns, having between 10-15 syns for 100g or around 10.5 syns for three. This chicken gets its high syns from the breaded coating which is often fried, making it higher in fat due to the oil.

We recommend making your own breaded chicken pieces at home with wholemeal bread and baking them to help save syns and have a healthier dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.