McChicken Price, Meal and Spicy and Biscuit Versions
The McChicken averaged $3.84 as a sandwich and $8.99 as a Medium meal across sampled U.S. DoorDash delivery menus, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. These are delivery averages, not in-store or national prices.
SourceDoorDash delivery listingsLocationsSampled U.S. restaurantsObservedAug 19–Sep 29, 2026How these prices work
Every McChicken listing in the dataset
All chicken, fish and wrap pricesThe dataset holds ten listings with McChicken or Hot 'N Spicy McChicken in the name. Sandwich-only prices sit apart from meals, and breakfast-style versions are grouped at the end.
| Item | Variant / size | Type | Price | Calories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches | |||||
| McChicken | Sandwich | Item | $3.84 | Not verified | Observed |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken | Sandwich | Item | $3.94 | Not verified | Observed |
| Meals | |||||
| McChicken Mealsandwich, fries and drink | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $8.99 | Not verified | Observed |
| McChicken Mealsandwich, fries and drink | Large | Meal | $9.99 | Not verified | Observed |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Meal | Medium (also listed without size) | Meal | $7.83 | Not verified | Observed |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Meal | Large (size option) | Meal | $8.88 | Not verified | Observed |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Large Mealseparate listing name | Large | Meal | $9.19 | Not verified | Observed |
| Breakfast-style versions | |||||
| McChicken Biscuit | Sandwich | Item | $3.67 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
| McChicken Biscuit Meal | Meal (size not listed) | Meal | $6.89 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Biscuit | Sandwich | Item | $3.78 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
| Hot N Spicy McChicken Biscuit Meal | Meal (size not listed) | Meal | $6.34 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken McGriddles | Sandwich | Item | $4.54 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken McGriddles Meal | Meal (size not listed) | Meal | $6.79 | Not verified | Regional / limited |
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Each figure averages the latest listing at each sampled location that carried it, with equal weight per location. The dataset also contains a listing named '2 Hot and Spicy Sandwich and Basket of Fries' at $11.20; its listing does not name the sandwich, so we do not attribute it to the McChicken. Calories are shown as Not verified until recorded from the official U.S. product page.
McChicken meal vs ordering separately
What a combo meal includesA McChicken meal pairs the sandwich with fries and a drink in the chosen size. The Medium and unsized meal listings averaged the same $8.99, which suggests the unsized listing is the Medium default.
The meal listing averaged $1.96 less than the three separate listings.
The Large meal listing averaged $2.11 less than buying the parts separately.
Each average comes from whichever sampled locations listed that item, so the sandwich, fries and drink averages may not share the same set of restaurants. Treat the gap as a rough guide rather than an exact saving at any one store. Going from the Medium to the Large McChicken meal added $1.00 in this sample, and the meal cost $5.15 over the sandwich alone at Medium.
Hot 'N Spicy McChicken: why its meal looks cheaper
The spicy sandwich averaged $3.94, ten cents above the regular McChicken. Its Medium meal, however, averaged $7.83, which is $1.16 below the regular McChicken meal.
A meal that costs less than the cheaper sandwich's meal is not a menu rule we can confirm. The most likely explanation is that the Hot 'N Spicy listings came from a different and smaller set of sampled restaurants with lower meal prices. Because the dataset gives averages rather than location counts per item, we cannot say how many stores each figure represents.
The $1.26 difference in meal premium is too large to read as a price policy; compare both at your own restaurant.
Two Large listings also exist for the spicy version: a Large size option on the meal at $8.88 and a separately named 'Large Meal' at $9.19. They are kept apart because they are different listing names and may come from different restaurants.
McChicken Biscuit and McGriddles versions
All McGriddles pricesSome sampled restaurants listed the McChicken patty on breakfast breads. We mark these as regional because we have not confirmed them on the national U.S. menu.
McChicken Biscuit
$3.67 sandwich · $6.89 meal. The meal's components are not stated in the listing, so we do not define them.
Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Biscuit
$3.78 sandwich · $6.34 meal. The meal is again lower than the regular biscuit meal, a likely sampling difference.
Hot 'N Spicy McChicken McGriddles
$4.54 sandwich · $6.79 meal. Breakfast-hours limits may apply where it is sold.
We could not confirm which markets carry these breakfast versions, or the hours they are served. Check the official app for your restaurant before relying on them.
McChicken or McCrispy?
McCrispy prices and variantsThe McCrispy is the other chicken sandwich on the standard menu. This side-by-side uses the same dataset and window, so the price gaps are like-for-like in channel, though not necessarily in location.
| Serving | McChicken | McCrispy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | |||
| Sandwich only | $3.84 | $6.51 | +$2.67 |
| Medium meal | $8.99 | $10.89 | +$1.90 |
| Large meal | $9.99 | $11.86 | +$1.87 |
| Spicy (Hot 'N Spicy McChicken vs Spicy McCrispy) | |||
| Sandwich only | $3.94 | $6.88 | +$2.94 |
| Medium meal | $7.83 | $11.20 | +$3.37 |
| Large meal (size option) | $8.88 | $12.16 | +$3.28 |
| Nutrition | |||
| Calories, protein, sodium | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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Difference = McCrispy minus McChicken. The spicy meal gaps are inflated by the Hot 'N Spicy sampling difference described above.
Two McChickens averaged $1.17 more than one McCrispy. This is a composed estimate, not an official menu product.
On sandwich price alone, the McCrispy averaged about 1.7 times the McChicken. In meal form the gap narrows to under $2, because the fries and drink make up a larger share of the total. Which is the better buy depends on what you want from the sandwich; once official nutrition is recorded, the comparison tool can set protein and sodium side by side.
Nutrition, ingredients and allergens
Nutrition and allergen figures on this site come only from official U.S. McDonald's product pages, recorded with a check date.
We have not yet recorded the McChicken's official calories, nutrients, ingredient statement or allergen disclosure. Until we do, those fields show Not verified. A missing value is unknown; it does not mean an allergen is absent.
The official U.S. menu links to each product's nutrition, ingredient and allergen information. Restaurants share cooking equipment, so cross-contact can occur; the official allergen information is the authority for any dietary decision.
McChicken questions
How much is a McChicken?
The sandwich averaged $3.84 on DoorDash delivery menus at sampled U.S. locations, Aug 19–Sep 29, 2026. In-store prices are often different, and each restaurant sets its own.
How much is a McChicken meal?
The Medium meal averaged $8.99 and the Large $9.99 in the same sample. See combo meal prices for how meal sizes work across the menu.
Is the McChicken on the value or dollar menu?
We have not verified the McChicken's current value-menu status. The dollar and value menu page tracks which offers are confirmed and lists the lowest observed prices.
Is the Hot 'N Spicy McChicken sold everywhere?
We could not confirm nationwide availability. It appeared in the delivery sample at $3.94, but its meal prices suggest it came from a different set of restaurants than the regular McChicken.
Can I get a McChicken at breakfast?
Some sampled restaurants listed a McChicken Biscuit and a Hot 'N Spicy McChicken McGriddles. We treat these as regional and have not confirmed where or when they are served.
Price a McChicken order your way
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