How Much Is an Original Chicken Sandwich at Chick-fil-A?
An Original Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 at Chick-fil-A in 2026.
Pressure-cooked in peanut oil, two pickles, buttered bun — unchanged since 1964.
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How to Pay Less at Chick-fil-A
- Chick-fil-A One is one of the few genuinely strong fast-food loyalty programmes: points on every order, a free item at low thresholds and frequent app-only offers.
- A 12-count of Nuggets at $7.79 works out to $0.65 per piece against $0.79 for a 5-count — the sensible order size for anyone eating properly.
- An Icedream cone at $1.85 is the cheapest dessert at any major chain, and a large sweet tea at $2.79 undercuts most drive-thru drinks.
- The Chick-n-Minis at $5.35 for four are the best breakfast value on the board; the Chicken Biscuit at $4.35 gives you a single, smaller portion for only a dollar less.
Original Chicken Sandwich Price — FAQ
How much is an Original Chicken Sandwich at Chick-fil-A?
An Original Chicken Sandwich costs $5.25 at Chick-fil-A in 2026. That is the national average menu price, last checked August 27, 2026. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is the Original Chicken Sandwich combo at Chick-fil-A?
The Chicken Sandwich Meal costs about $10.49, $5.24 more than the Original Chicken Sandwich on its own.
Is the Original Chicken Sandwich cheaper at other chains?
No. Of the 8 comparable items we track at other chains, none costs less than at Chick-fil-A; the closest is KFC's KFC Chicken Sandwich at $5.49.
Why does the Original Chicken Sandwich cost more at my Chick-fil-A?
Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are run by franchisees who set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations charge the most. App and loyalty offers are usually cheaper than the menu board.