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Golden Skillet Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Combos & Best Value

Golden Skillet is a beloved regional chain across North Carolina and Virginia, serving crispy Southern-fried chicken, fresh seafood, pulled pork BBQ, and homemade biscuits. With generations of loyal fans, Golden Skillet is the kind of place where you can get a full dinner for the family or grab a quick combo at prices that still make sense.

Regional NC & VA chainFried chicken & seafoodHomemade biscuits

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Signature items

2 Pc Chicken Dinner (White)$11.99

Seafood Platter$19.59

Buffalo Wings (6 Pc)$8.59

Chicken Tenders (6 Pc)$9.39

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Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest item

Homemade Biscuit $0.99

Golden Skillet combo and meal deals

2 Piece Chicken Combo$8.49

2 pieces of fried chicken
Side
Drink

Best-value entry point for Golden Skillet's fried chicken

4 Pc Tender Combo$9.39

4 chicken tenders
Side
Drink

6 Pc Buffalo Wings Combo$11.49

6 buffalo wings
Side
Drink

Full menu with prices

Golden Skillet full menu and current prices

Chicken Dinners 12 items

Seafood 10 items

Sandwiches 13 items

Homemade Biscuits & Desserts 7 items

Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Golden Skillet menu

1Homemade Biscuit$0.99
21/2 Dozen Biscuits$3.29
31 Pc Fish$3.79
4Hot Dog$3.79
5Fries (Small)$2.79
6Dozen Biscuits$4.79
7B.L.T.$5.49
8Chicken Salad Sandwich$5.49
91/4 lb. Cheeseburger$5.79
10Fish Sandwich$5.99

Most ordered

Chicken and tenders: piece count vs. price

How price scales with quantity at Golden Skillet.

Item	Quantity	Price
Fried Chicken (White)	2 pc dinner	$11.99
Fried Chicken (White)	3 pc dinner	$14.39
Fried Chicken Only	8 pc	$15.99
Fried Chicken Only	12 pc	$22.99
Chicken Tenders	6 pc	$9.39
Chicken Tenders	12 pc	$16.99
Buffalo Wings	6 pc	$8.59
Buffalo Wings	12 pc	$15.59
Buffalo Wings	20 pc	$24.59

Price comparison

How Golden Skillet prices compare to other fried chicken chains

Like-for-like comparison of fried chicken, tenders, and combo pricing.

Category	Golden Skillet	KFC	Church's Chicken
2-pc chicken dinner	$10.49–$11.99	~$9.99	~$6.99
8-pc chicken (no sides)	$15.99	~$20.00	~$15.00
6-pc tenders	$9.39	~$10.99	~$9.49
Single biscuit	$0.99	~$1.19	~$1.09
Combo meal	$8.49	~$9.49	~$7.99

About

About Golden Skillet

Golden Skillet has been a fixture of fried chicken culture in North Carolina and Virginia for decades, built on a tradition of Southern-style cooking that goes well beyond the bird. While the crispy fried chicken — available in dark or white meat, by the piece or by the bucket — is the undisputed centerpiece, Golden Skillet distinguishes itself with an unusually broad menu that includes fresh fried seafood, pulled pork BBQ, pork chops, livers and gizzards, and a sandwich lineup that rivals any fast-food drive-through.

The menu's range reflects the culinary landscape of the American South, where a meal might start with homemade biscuits at $0.99 each and finish with a slice of homemade pie. Families have long relied on Golden Skillet for affordable group dining — an 8-piece chicken dinner that feeds four or five people comes in well below what national chains charge for the equivalent. The seafood section is a genuine draw too, with fried flounder, shrimp dinners, oyster plates, and a Seafood Platter that competes with dedicated seafood restaurants at a fraction of the price.

Golden Skillet's staying power in a competitive market comes from doing the basics right: real homemade biscuits, properly fried chicken with a seasoned crust, and the kind of sides — coleslaw, mac and cheese, green beans — that actually taste homemade. For generations of North Carolinians and Virginians, a Golden Skillet meal carries the weight of memory, making it one of those regional chains that has no real need to expand nationally.

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$0.99cheapest item (biscuit)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Golden Skillet locations?

Golden Skillet has locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Visit goldenskilletnc.com for the most current list of locations and hours in your area.

What is the cheapest item at Golden Skillet?

A single homemade biscuit is just $0.99 — the most affordable item on the menu. A half-dozen biscuits costs $3.29 and a full dozen is $4.79, making them a great value add-on to any order.

Does Golden Skillet serve seafood?

Yes — Golden Skillet has a dedicated seafood menu including fried fish, fried flounder, shrimp dinner, oyster dinner, and both a Seafood Platter ($19.59) and a Deluxe Seafood Platter ($20.59). They also offer individual fish pieces starting at $3.79 each.

How much is a bucket of chicken at Golden Skillet?

An 8-piece order of fried chicken is $15.99 (chicken only) or $30.99 as a dinner with sides. A 12-piece order is $22.99 (chicken only) or $38.99 as a dinner. These prices are from the NC menu and may vary by location.

Does Golden Skillet have pulled pork BBQ?

Yes — pulled pork BBQ is a menu staple. You can get a Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner for $16.49, a Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich for $7.79, or a full pound of pulled pork to go for $17.59.

What sides does Golden Skillet offer?

Golden Skillet offers classic Southern sides including coleslaw, mac and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, and more. Side dishes are available in small ($3.49) and large ($5.99) portions, as well as large pans for catering.

Does Golden Skillet have chicken livers and gizzards?

Yes — livers and gizzards are a specialty. Chicken livers start at $8.49 (livers only) up to $11.49 for a full liver dinner. Gizzards are $9.99 (only) to $13.99 (dinner). A mixed liver/gizzard option is also available.

What are the best value combos at Golden Skillet?

The 2 Piece Chicken Combo at $8.49 is the best entry-level deal. The 4 Pc Tender Combo at $9.39 offers good tender value. For groups, the 8-piece chicken at $15.99 or 12-piece at $22.99 provide the best per-piece pricing.

Does Golden Skillet have breakfast?

Golden Skillet is primarily a lunch and dinner restaurant with fried chicken, seafood, and BBQ as its main focus. Homemade biscuits are available and are a popular side or snack item. Contact your local Golden Skillet for specific breakfast hours and offerings.