Slim Chickens Menu Prices 2026: Tenders, Wings & 17 Sauces

Slim Chickens' 3-Tender Meal (with one side and sauce) is $9.99 and the 5-Tender Meal is $12.49 nationally as of May 2026. The Chicken Sandwich is $8.49 and the Sandwich Meal is $12.49. Wings (6 pc) $9.99. Pricing varies by market — newer suburban and franchise locations may run slightly above these figures.

Slim Chickens' Cayenne Ranch is the chain's signature sauce — a creamy buttermilk ranch base kicked with cayenne pepper. It's the most-associated condiment with the brand and the first sauce most regulars order. The flavor is mild enough to use freely but has a warm, noticeable heat that distinguishes it from plain ranch. Extra sauce is $0.49; one sauce is included with every meal. Cayenne Ranch is the answer to "what should I get" for any first-timer at Slim Chickens.

Slim Chickens differentiates on three dimensions: a 17-sauce lineup (vs. Raising Cane's single Cane's Sauce and Chick-fil-A's ~8 sauces), a wings program alongside tenders (neither Raising Cane's nor Chick-fil-A serves bone-in wings), and Southern sides including fried okra and white country gravy that reflect the chain's Arkansas roots. Raising Cane's is focused entirely on tenders with a single sauce and a simpler menu. Chick-fil-A leads with the chicken sandwich at a lower price point ($5.05) rather than the tender format.

Yes — white country gravy is one of Slim Chickens' 17 dipping sauces and one of its most distinctive. It's used in the Country Tenders Basket ($10.49) — tenders topped directly with white gravy — and available as a dipping sauce for any order. No other major fast-casual chicken chain offers white gravy as a standard sauce, making it one of Slim Chickens' most unique menu elements and a direct nod to the chain's Southern/Arkansas origins.

The cheapest items: extra dipping sauce $0.49, Coleslaw $2.49, Baked Beans $2.49, Bottled Water $2.49, Fountain Drink $2.99. The cheapest hot side: Waffle Fries Regular at $2.99. The cheapest full-chicken item: 3-Tender (no side) at $7.99. The cheapest full combo meal: 3-Tender Meal at $9.99.

Slim Chickens' sides are largely vegetarian: Waffle Fries, Fried Okra, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Side Salad and Pickle Fries are all meatless. There is no dedicated vegetarian protein entree at Slim Chickens — the menu is chicken-focused. For vegetarians dining with others, the sides are solid. The Fried Okra and Pickle Fries in particular are popular standalone snack orders. Confirm fryer cross-contact with your local location for allergy-sensitive guests.

Slim Chickens' sides include: Waffle Fries (Regular $2.99, Large $3.99), Fried Okra ($2.99 — the signature Southern side), Mac & Cheese ($3.49), Coleslaw ($2.49), Baked Beans ($2.49), Side Salad ($3.49), and Pickle Fries ($3.99). The Fried Okra and Pickle Fries are the two sides most unique to Slim Chickens — neither is common at competing chicken chains. The Gravy sauce can also be ordered as a dipping sauce or poured over tenders for a country-style build.

Slim Chickens operates approximately 250+ locations as of 2026 and is one of the fastest-growing chicken fast-casual chains in the U.S. The chain was founded in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and began franchising in 2014. It expanded from its Southern regional base through aggressive franchising into the Midwest, Southwest and — increasingly — the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. New markets continue to open monthly. Use the store locator at slimchickens.com for the nearest location.