Jalapeño Holly is one of the twelve permanent chicken salad flavors at Chicken Salad Chick. Diced jalapeños through the classic base — fresh, building heat rather than an immediate hit. A single scoop runs about $5.49 and carries roughly 370 calories.
Price and calories
Jalapeno Holly pricing by format
| Format | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Single scoop (~4 oz) | $5.49 | ~370 |
| The Chick sandwich | $8.99 | ~490 – 700 |
| Scoop MealPlus side and drink | $10.29 | ~460 – 1,000 |
| Small Quick Chick (~8 oz) | $7.99 – $8.79 | ~740 |
| Large Quick Chick (~16 oz) | $14.99 | ~1,480 |
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Every flavor at Chicken Salad Chick is priced the same, so choosing Jalapeno Holly costs no more than choosing the plainest option. What changes your bill is the format you buy, not the flavor.
How hot is it, really
Medium, and the character of the heat matters as much as the level. Jalapeño Holly gets its heat from diced fresh jalapeño rather than from a sauce, which means it tastes green and bright rather than vinegary. It also builds — the first bite is mild, the fourth is not.
On the menu's heat ladder it sits second: Buffalo Barclay is tangier than hot, Jalapeño Holly is a genuine medium, and Kickin' Kay Lynne — which stacks buffalo, ranch, bacon, cheddar, jalapeños and sriracha — is the hot one.
The low-carb pick
Jalapeño Holly is one of the lowest-carbohydrate flavors on the menu, reported at around 1 g per scoop, because it adds heat rather than fruit or sugar. Ordered on a bed of lettuce with no crackers, it is one of the better low-carb fast-casual orders available anywhere. Full data on the nutrition guide.
How to order it
Works in every format. In a melt the cheese tempers the heat nicely; on lettuce the heat reads sharper. It is also the sensible flavor to put in a large Quick Chick if you are meal-prepping, because it holds up in the fridge better than the fruit-based flavors and does not get more aggressive with time.
Who should order this
- You want heat without a sauce-heavy flavor
- You are eating low-carb or keto
- You are avoiding nuts
- You want something that keeps well
- You want it genuinely hot — go Kickin' Kay Lynne
- You are ordering for a mixed group or children
- You want tangy rather than fresh heat — try Buffalo Barclay
Compared with the other flavors
All twelve permanent flavors
| Flavor | Calories | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Carol | ~400 | Mild |
| Olivia's Old South | ~380 | Mild |
| Fancy Nancy | ~410 | Mild |
| Sassy Scotty | ~450 | Mild |
| Dixie Chick | ~370 | Mild |
| Fruity Fran | ~340 | Mild |
| Cranberry Kelli | ~460 | Mild |
| Buffalo Barclay | ~385 | |
| Jalapeño Holly This one | ~370 | |
| Kickin' Kay Lynne | ~375 | |
| Lauryn's Lemon Basil | ~390 | Mild |
| Barbie-Q | ~390 |
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Full descriptions of every flavor, including which contain nuts, are on the flavors guide.
Questions about this item
How much is Jalapeno Holly at Chicken Salad Chick?
About $5.49 for a single scoop, $8.99 in a sandwich, or $10.29 as a Scoop Meal with a side and a drink. A large Quick Chick container is around $14.99.
How many calories are in Jalapeno Holly?
Roughly 370 calories per 4 oz scoop. A large Quick Chick container holds about four scoops, so around 1,480 in total — which is not a serving, it is four servings.
How spicy is Jalapeño Holly?
Medium. The heat is fresh and vegetal rather than sauce-driven, and it builds across a few bites instead of hitting immediately. If you want genuinely hot, Kickin' Kay Lynne — which adds buffalo sauce, sriracha and jalapeños together — is a clear step up.
Can I try it before I order?
Yes. Chicken Salad Chick's own customer FAQ confirms you are welcome to ask for a free sample of any flavor in the restaurant. Asking for three or four before deciding is normal.