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Church's Chicken Menu Prices 2026: Chicken Dinners, Biscuits & Sides

Full Church's Chicken menu prices for 2026 — the San Antonio-founded Southern fried chicken chain with signature Honey-Butter Biscuits and family-pack value. 2-Piece Dinner $5.99, 3-Piece Dinner $7.99, Chicken Sandwich $4.99, Honey-Butter Biscuit $1.29, Family Pack (8 pc) $19.99. Founded 1952 by George W. Church Sr.; ~1,000 U.S. locations.

Founded San Antonio TX 1952~1,000 U.S. locationsHoney-Butter BiscuitsBone-in cooked to orderAlso 'Texas Chicken' internationally
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2-Piece Dinner$5.99
3-Piece Dinner$7.99
Chicken Sandwich$4.99
Honey-Butter Biscuit$1.29
Family Pack (8 pc)$19.99
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The four most-searched questions about Church's Chicken menu and prices.

Cheapest dinner
2-Piece Dinner (leg + thigh) $5.99

Includes one side and a Honey-Butter Biscuit. Bone-in, cooked to order.

Signature item
Honey-Butter Biscuit $1.29

Fluffy biscuit with honey butter glaze. Baked fresh. The chain's most-loved non-chicken item.

Family pack
8-Piece Family Pack $19.99

8 bone-in pieces + 4 sides + 4 biscuits. One of the most affordable family-pack deals in QSR chicken.

Chain exclusive
Jalapeño Cheese Bombers $2.99

Cheese-stuffed jalapeño corn fritters — unique to Church's. No equivalent at KFC or Popeyes.

Signature spotlight

The six items that define Church's Chicken

These are the items that set Church's apart from every other fried chicken chain. The biscuit and the Bombers are particularly unique.

$5.99 · Classic dinner

2-Piece Dinner

Leg and thigh, pressure-fried bone-in Southern style, served with one side and a Honey-Butter Biscuit. The original Church's order, essentially unchanged since the 1950s founding.

$1.29 · Chain signature

Honey-Butter Biscuit

A fluffy from-scratch biscuit glazed with warm honey butter, baked fresh throughout the day. The most-cited reason customers prefer Church's over KFC or Popeyes. $1.29 standalone or $2.99 for a 3-pack.

$4.99 · Sandwich format

Classic Chicken Sandwich

Hand-battered chicken breast fillet, pickles and mayo on a toasted bun. Church's entry into the chicken sandwich category at one of the most competitive price points in QSR.

$6.49 · Boneless pick

Tender Strips (3 pc)

Three hand-battered chicken tenders — white meat, boneless — with dipping sauce. The boneless alternative for guests who prefer not to deal with bones. Available mild or spicy.

$2.99 · Chain exclusive

Jalapeño Cheese Bombers

Cheese-stuffed jalapeño corn fritters — crispy outside, creamy inside, with a moderate chile heat. Unique to Church's with no direct equivalent at competitors. One of the most distinctive sides in QSR chicken.

$19.99 · Best family value

Family Pack (8 pieces)

Eight bone-in pieces, four sides and four Honey-Butter Biscuits. The flagship value deal — one of the most affordable family-pack offerings in the QSR chicken category when compared piece-for-piece.

Cheapest items

The 10 cheapest items at Church's Chicken (May 2026)

Ranked by national-average price. Church's is one of the most affordable QSR chicken chains — individual pieces start at $1.99 and biscuits are $1.29.

  1. 1Honey Dipping Sauce$0.29
  2. 2Honey-Butter BiscuitChain's most distinctive item.$1.29
  3. 3Individual LegCheapest bone-in piece.$1.99
  4. 4Individual Wing$1.99
  5. 5Coleslaw (regular)$1.99
  6. 6Corn on the Cob$1.99
  7. 7Apple Turnover$1.99
  8. 8Fountain Drink (regular)$1.99
  9. 9Sweet Tea$1.99
  10. 10Individual Thigh$2.49
Family packs

Church's Chicken family pack prices & piece counts (2026)

Church's family packs are one of the most affordable in QSR chicken — consistently cheaper per piece than equivalent KFC or Popeyes family deals.

The 8-Piece Family Pack ($19.99) is the flagship value deal — eight bone-in pieces of mixed chicken (legs, thighs, wings, breasts), four regular sides and four Honey-Butter Biscuits, all for under $20. That works out to about $2.50/piece with sides and biscuits included.

The 12-Piece Pack ($26.99) drops the per-piece cost further and is the best value for groups of 4–5. The 16-Piece ($33.99) and Party Pack (20 pieces, $39.99) scale for gatherings of 6–10. All family packs include a selection of Church's most popular sides: mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, corn on the cob and fries.

Church's also offers full catering services with bulk chicken orders, large-format sides and individually packaged meals — use the website or call ahead for catering quotes.

  • 8-Piece Pack: $19.99 (4 sides, 4 biscuits)
  • 12-Piece Pack: $26.99 (5 sides, 5 biscuits)
  • 16-Piece Pack: $33.99 (6 sides, 6 biscuits)
  • Party Pack (20 pc): $39.99 (8 sides, 8 biscuits)
  • Per-piece cost (12-pack): ~$2.25 with sides included
  • Spicy option: Available on all packs at same price
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Every item on Church's Chicken's standard U.S. menu (2026 prices)

All categories below. Bone-in chicken is cooked to order. Prices vary by market.

About these prices. Pricing shown is national-average as of May 2026. Church's Chicken is a franchise system and per-store pricing varies. Southern and Southeastern locations are generally closest to the prices shown. Urban and airport locations may run 10–20% higher.
Price comparison

Church's Chicken vs. Popeyes, KFC & Chick-fil-A

Like-for-like price check across the four major U.S. fried chicken QSR chains, May 2026 national averages.

CategoryChurch's ChickenPopeyesKFCChick-fil-A
2-piece dinner$5.99$8.49$8.49n/a
Chicken sandwich$4.99$5.49$5.49$5.45
Tenders (3 pc)$6.49$7.49$7.99$8.55
Signature biscuit$1.29$1.49$0.99n/a
Coleslaw$1.99$2.79$2.49$2.35
8-piece family pack$19.99$27.99$24.99n/a
Unique sideJalapeño Bombers $2.99Red beans & rice $3.29Mac & cheese $3.49Waffle fries $3.09

Church's is the most affordable of the four on dinner and family packs. Popeyes commands a premium on the chicken sandwich; Chick-fil-A on tenders and waffle fries. Church's Honey-Butter Biscuit at $1.29 is the cheapest biscuit in the comparison and widely considered the best.

About Church's Chicken

From a San Antonio stand to a Southern fried chicken institution.

Church's Chicken was founded in 1952 by George W. Church Sr. in San Antonio, Texas — across the street from the Alamo. Church Sr. had a simple premise: serve fresh, fried chicken at prices working families could afford. The original location was a small stand operating out of a converted space, selling chicken at 29 cents for two pieces. The formula was successful enough to franchise, and Church's became one of the first major fried chicken chains to scale beyond its founding city.

The chain's growth through the 1960s–80s made it a major QSR player in the South and Southeast. Church's introduced the Honey-Butter Biscuit in the chain's formative years — a recipe that has remained a brand hallmark and a competitive differentiator ever since. The chain was acquired several times over the decades (most recently by Cajun Global Partners in the 2000s) and now operates approximately 1,000 U.S. locations. Internationally, Church's operates as Texas Chicken in most markets outside the U.S. and Canada.

1952Founded (San Antonio, TX)
~1,000U.S. locations
Texas ChickenInternational brand name
$1.29Honey-Butter Biscuit
Common questions

Church's Chicken menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Church's prices, the Honey-Butter Biscuit, family packs and the spicy chicken.

How much is a 2-piece chicken dinner at Church's Chicken in 2026?

The 2-Piece Dinner (leg + thigh) is about $5.99 nationally as of May 2026. It comes with one regular side and a Honey-Butter Biscuit. The 3-Piece Dinner is ~$7.99 with two sides and a biscuit, and the 4-Piece Dinner is ~$9.99. Individual pieces (leg, wing) start at $1.99. Family Packs start at $19.99 for 8 pieces. Church's consistently ranks as one of the most affordable fried-chicken chains per piece in the QSR category.

What is the Honey-Butter Biscuit at Church's Chicken?

The Honey-Butter Biscuit ($1.29) is Church's Chicken's most beloved non-chicken item — a fluffy, from-scratch biscuit glazed with a warm honey butter blend and baked fresh throughout the day. Many customers and food writers consider it the single best item on the menu and a reason to choose Church's over competitors including KFC and Popeyes. A 3-pack is $2.99. The biscuit has been a Church's signature since the chain's early years and is consistently cited in brand surveys as the most-missed item when a Church's closes in a market.

What is the spicy chicken at Church's Chicken?

Church's spicy chicken is made from the same bone-in pieces as the original recipe but marinated in a spiced blend before frying. The heat level is moderate — meaningfully spicier than mild but not extreme. The 2-Piece Spicy Dinner is $6.49, a $0.50 premium over the original. Spicy Chicken Sandwiches are $5.49, and Spicy Tender Strips (3 pc) are $6.99. Church's spicy option predates many of the chicken-sandwich spice wars of the 2020s and has been on the menu in various forms since the chain's early franchised growth in the South.

How does Church's Chicken compare to Popeyes and KFC?

All three are Southern-style fried chicken QSR chains, but they occupy distinct positions. Church's is the most affordable per-piece ($1.99 for a leg or wing) with the best family-pack value ($19.99/8 pieces). Popeyes commands a premium on the chicken sandwich and bone-in pieces, positioning itself on the Cajun/Louisiana flavor profile. KFC has the largest footprint (~4,000 U.S. units) and the broadest menu but sits at a price point above Church's on most items. Church's Honey-Butter Biscuit is widely considered better than the KFC biscuit and comparable to Popeyes' biscuit. Church's Family Pack is typically $2–5 cheaper than equivalent KFC or Popeyes family deals for the same piece count.

What are the Jalapeño Cheese Bombers at Church's Chicken?

The Jalapeño Cheese Bombers ($2.99) are one of Church's Chicken's most distinctive menu items — cheese-stuffed corn fritters with jalapeño flavor, fried until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They're unique to Church's and don't have a direct equivalent at KFC or Popeyes. The Bombers are a crowd-pleaser for guests who want a fried snack side that isn't a plain piece of chicken, and they're often cited alongside the Honey-Butter Biscuit as the most compellingly Church's-specific menu items.

How many Church's Chicken locations are there?

Church's Chicken operates approximately 1,000 U.S. locations as of 2026, concentrated in the South, Southeast, and urban markets. Internationally, the brand operates as Texas Chicken in most markets outside the U.S. and Canada, with a significant presence in Asia and the Middle East. Church's is significantly smaller than KFC (~4,000 U.S.) and Popeyes (~3,800 U.S.) in domestic footprint. The chain is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Use the store locator at churchs.com for the nearest location.

Does Church's Chicken have vegetarian options?

Church's Chicken is a fried chicken chain, so the menu is heavily meat-focused. Vegetarian items include: Honey-Butter Biscuits ($1.29), Coleslaw ($1.99), Corn on the Cob ($1.99), Jalapeño Cheese Bombers ($2.99), French Fries ($2.49) and Fried Okra ($2.49). The mashed potatoes contain white gravy which includes chicken drippings at most locations — not vegetarian. There are no plant-based chicken options on the standard U.S. menu as of 2026.

What is the best value meal at Church's Chicken?

The best per-piece value at Church's is the Family Pack (12 pieces, $26.99) — about $2.25/piece including five sides and five biscuits. For an individual, the 4-Piece Dinner ($9.99) with two sides and a biscuit is the best per-piece individual meal. If you're just getting chicken, individual legs and wings at $1.99 each are the cheapest per-unit entry points in the QSR chicken category. The Honey-Butter Biscuit at $1.29 is the single most-value-per-bite item on the menu.

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