A&W Restaurants • Classics
Chicken Strips
Crispy chicken strips
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Chicken Strips
The Chicken Strips is crispy chicken strips It comes in at 640 calories with 34g of protein, and is priced at $5.99 in the Classics section of the A&W Restaurants menu — about 0.94 cents per 100 calories. A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC).
How the Chicken Strips compares to similar A&W Restaurants items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Strips (this item) | $5.99 | 640 | 0.94 |
| Root Beer Float | $3.99 | 380 | 1.05 |
| Coney Dog | $3.99 | 420 | 0.95 |
Average price in the Classics section: $4.66. This item is above the section average.
How the Chicken Strips compares at other chains
Compare the Chicken Strips across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs A&W Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | $1.00 more |
| Applebee's | Unlimited Chicken Tenders | $15.99 | $10.00 less |
| Aloha Hawaiian BBQ | BBQ Chicken Plate | $10.99 | $5.00 less |
| A&W Restaurants | Chicken Strips | $5.99 | — |
| 99 Restaurant | Chicken tenders | $11.49 | $5.50 less |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Chicken Strips good value at A&W Restaurants?
At $5.99, the Chicken Strips costs about 0.94 cents per 100 calories against a $4.66 average in the Classics section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest A&W Restaurants sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Chicken Strips at A&W Restaurants
The Chicken Strips is available at A&W Restaurants locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the A&W Restaurants app or third-party services. Order through the official A&W Restaurants ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full A&W Restaurants menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Chicken Strips
- 1Check current A&W Restaurants deals — A&W Rewards.
- 2Prices have trended +6.1% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
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About A&W Restaurants
A&W Restaurants is a fast-food chain founded in 1919, known for root beer floats and Papa Burgers, with U.S. locations (many co-branded with KFC). This A&W menu guide covers 2026 prices, nutrition, and deals.
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Where does the A&W Restaurants nutrition data come from?
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official A&W Restaurants website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.awrestaurants.com/nutrition