Cheapest Chicken (2026)
We compared 3728 chicken items across 295+ restaurants to find the best deals. The average chicken item costs $10.85, with prices ranging from $0.59 to $399.00.
$0.59
Cheapest: Kids Chicken Nugget
at The Habit Burger
$10.85
Average Price
across 295 chains
3728
Total Items Compared
median $8.95
Which Chain Has the Cheapest Chicken?
Raising Cane's has the lowest average chicken price at $1.99 per item (1 items tracked). That's 98% cheaper than Fogo de Chao ($125.00 avg). In the top 30 cheapest list, Church's Chicken appears 4 times.
Church's Chicken: 4 in top 30
Burger King: 4 in top 30
Wendy's: 3 in top 30
Del Taco: 3 in top 30
Golden Chick: 2 in top 30
Top 30 Cheapest Chicken
| # | Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids Chicken Nugget | The Habit Burger | $0.59 | 410 cal |
| 2 | Chicken Breast Substitution | Golden Chick | $0.89 | - |
| 3 | Tender | Golden Chick | $0.98 | - |
| 4 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | $0.99 | 490 cal |
| 5 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | $0.99 | 480 cal |
| 6 | 4 Pc. Regular or Spicy Chicken Nuggets | Wendy's | $0.99 | 420 cal |
| 7 | BBQ Chicken Sandwich – Snack | Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken | $0.99 | - |
| 8 | Chicken Sandwich | Church's Chicken | $0.99 | 651 cal |
| 9 | Chicken Sandwich (Original, Spicy, Honey BBQ, or Buffalo) | Church's Chicken | $0.99 | 651 cal |
| 10 | 3 Boneless Wings | Church's Chicken | $0.99 | - |
| 11 | Chicken Nuggets | Cook Out | $0.99 | 240 cal |
| 12 | Marinated Chicken | Golden Corral | $0.99 | 240 cal |
| 13 | Side of Chicken | Peter Piper Pizza | $0.99 | - |
| 14 | Crispy Chicken Jr. | Burger King | $1.00 | 440 cal |
| 15 | Spicy Crispy Chicken Jr. | Burger King | $1.00 | 440 cal |
| 16 | Rodeo Crispy Chicken | Burger King | $1.00 | 440 cal |
| 17 | Chip Strips | Cafe Rio | $1.00 | 188 cal |
| 18 | Chicken Roller | Del Taco | $1.00 | 280 cal |
| 19 | Salsa Fresca Chicken Taco (Limited Time) | Del Taco | $1.00 | 150 cal |
| 20 | Grilled Chicken Taco | Del Taco | $1.00 | 210 cal |
| 21 | Bacon Strips | Portillo's | $1.00 | - |
| 22 | Daytona Sauce (per 10 Wings) | Hooters | $1.00 | - |
| 23 | Chicken Finger | Zaxby's | $1.09 | 2450 cal |
| 24 | Chicken Nuggets (10-pc) | Burger King | $1.19 | 430 cal |
| 25 | Jumbo Wings (8) | Shoney's Buffet | $1.25 | - |
| 26 | Jumbo Wings (1) | Shoney's Buffet | $1.25 | - |
| 27 | Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Jack in the Box | $1.29 | 540 cal |
| 28 | Chicken Taco al Carbon | El Pollo Loco | $1.29 | 160 cal |
| 29 | Tender Strip | Church's Chicken | $1.29 | 350 cal |
| 30 | Chicken Taco Rollup | Taco Bueno | $1.39 | - |
Most Expensive Chicken
| Item | Restaurant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Party Pak 318 Chickens(2) Half-Pan Rice(2) Half-Pan Beans(2) Half-Pan Potato Salad(2) Half-Pan Green Salad | Juan Pollo | $399.00 |
| Party Pak 29 Chickens(1) Half-Pan Rice(1) Half-Pan Beans(1) Half-Pan Potato Salad(1) Half-Pan Green Salad | Juan Pollo | $199.00 |
| Party Pak 16 Chickens(1) Quarter-Pan Rice(1) Quarter-Pan Beans(1) Quarter-Pan Potato Salad(1) Quarter-Pan Green Salad | Juan Pollo | $139.00 |
| Wagyu New York Strip (Group Of 4 Plus) | Fogo de Chao | $125.00 |
| Boneless Wings | Pluckers | $95.00 |
| #30 - 30PC Express Tender Family Meal | Chicken Express | $79.99 |
| Weekender Bundle Chicken Fajita | Torchy's Tacos | $70.00 |
| Bone-In New York Strip | Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | $60.00 |
| Chicken Party Sub | Quiznos | $60.00 |
| Mandarin Chicken Signature Wrap | Saladworks | $59.99 |
Best Chicken by Calories per Dollar
If you want the most food for your money, these chicken items deliver the highest calorie count per dollar spent.
| Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Finger | Zaxby's | $1.09 | 2450 cal | 2248 |
| Kids Chicken Nugget | The Habit Burger | $0.59 | 410 cal | 695 |
| Chicken Sandwich | Church's Chicken | $0.99 | 651 cal | 658 |
| Chicken Sandwich (Original, Spicy, Honey BBQ, or Buffalo) | Church's Chicken | $0.99 | 651 cal | 658 |
| Spicy Chicken Nuggets | Burger King | $1.69 | 912 cal | 540 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | $0.99 | 490 cal | 495 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | $0.99 | 480 cal | 485 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | Hardee's / Carl's Jr. | $3.99 | 1760 cal | 441 |
| Crispy Chicken Jr. | Burger King | $1.00 | 440 cal | 440 |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Jr. | Burger King | $1.00 | 440 cal | 440 |
Average Chicken Price by Restaurant
Ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Only restaurants with 2+ chicken items shown.