How Much Is a Chicken Strip Basket at Dairy Queen?

Updated August 20, 2026 2 sizes priced Full Dairy Queen menu

$9.29–$11.49

A Chicken Strip Basket costs $9.29 to $11.49 at Dairy Queen in 2026, depending on size: $9.29 for 4 pc. and $11.49 for 6 pc.

Chicken Strip Basket Prices by Size

Size	Per piece	Price
Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc.)Strips, fries, toast and gravy — the chain's most-ordered savoury item.	$2.32	$9.29
Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc.)	$1.92	$11.49

The 6 pc. works out cheapest at $1.92 a piece, against $2.32 for the 4 pc. — 18% less per piece. If you will eat it (or share it), the bigger box is the better buy.

How the Chicken Strip Basket Compares on the Dairy Queen Menu

In Dairy Queen's Baskets & Sides section, the smallest size (Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc.), $9.29) is the 6th cheapest of 7 items. Prices there run from $2.79 (Fries (small)) to $11.49 (Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc.)).

Cheaper picks in the same section

Pretzel Sticks with Cheese — $4.49 ($4.80 less)
Onion Rings (medium) — $3.79 ($5.50 less)
Side Salad — $3.49 ($5.80 less)
Fries (medium) — $3.39 ($5.90 less)

All Dairy Queen baskets & sides prices →

Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket price: $9.29–$11.49 (2026) — Chicken Strip Basket price at Dairy Queen, 2026.

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How to Pay Less at Dairy Queen

The $7 Meal Deal includes a mini Blizzard alongside a sandwich, fries and a drink — the Blizzard alone is normally $3.99.
A Dilly Bar at $2.29 is the cheapest branded frozen treat at any national chain and has been on the menu since 1955.
A mini Blizzard at $3.99 is $1.60 less than a medium for about two thirds the volume — the mini is the sensible size for one person.
DQ Rewards gives points on every purchase with a free Blizzard at a low threshold, plus a free birthday treat.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Chicken Strip Basket Price — FAQ

How much is a Chicken Strip Basket at Dairy Queen?

A Chicken Strip Basket costs $9.29 to $11.49 at Dairy Queen in 2026, depending on size: $9.29 for 4 pc. and $11.49 for 6 pc. That is the national average menu price, last checked August 20, 2026. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.

Which size of Chicken Strip Basket is the best value?

The 6 pc. — $11.49, or $1.92 a piece, against $2.32 a piece for the 4 pc.

What is cheaper than the Chicken Strip Basket at Dairy Queen?

In the same section of the menu: Pretzel Sticks with Cheese ($4.49), Onion Rings (medium) ($3.79) and Side Salad ($3.49).

Why does the Chicken Strip Basket cost more at my Dairy Queen?

Most Dairy Queen 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.