Wendy's Chicken Prices (2026)
The Wendy's chicken menu runs from $1.99 to $6.99 in 2026, averaging $4.83 across 9 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on Wendy's Chicken
- The $5 Biggie Bag is the most complete meal for the money at any national burger chain — the four items separately run about $11.
- A junior Frosty at $1.49 is the cheapest dessert in fast food, and Wendy's regularly sells a season-long Frosty Key Tag for around $3 that gives one free junior Frosty per visit for a year.
- A small chili at $3.49 is more food per dollar than a small fries at $2.49 and is the only hot vegetable-and-protein side on a burger menu.
- Wendy's Rewards runs points on every purchase plus frequent app-only offers such as $1 sandwiches and free fries with any purchase.
Wendy's Chicken Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Wendy's chicken menu?
Chicken Nuggets (4 pc.) is the cheapest chicken item at Wendy's, at about $1.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Crispy Chicken Sandwich ($2.99) and Chicken Nuggets (6 pc.) ($3.49).
What is the average Wendy's chicken price in 2026?
Across the 9 priced chicken items we track, the average is $4.83 and the midpoint is $5.49. Prices run from $1.99 for Chicken Nuggets (4 pc.) up to $6.99 for Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
Is Wendy's chicken expensive compared with other chains?
No — at an average of $4.83, Wendy's is the cheapest of the 9 comparable chains we track for chicken.
Do Wendy's chicken prices vary by location?
Yes. Wendy's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.