Cracker Barrel • Sandwiches & Lighter Plates
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken breast with pickles and Cracker Barrel sauce on a buttermilk bun, served with steak fries
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 Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich is hand-breaded chicken breast with pickles and cracker barrel sauce on a buttermilk bun, served with steak fries It comes in at 820 calories, and is priced at $11.49 in the Sandwiches & Lighter Plates section of the Cracker Barrel menu — about 1.40 cents per 100 calories. Cracker Barrel is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 660 locations known for Old Timer's Breakfast, Country Fried Steak Dinner, Hashbrown Casserole. Our Cracker Barrel menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich compares to similar Cracker Barrel items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich (this item) | $11.49 | 820 | 1.40 |
| Country Fried Steak Sandwich | $10.99 | 980 | 1.12 |
| Sourdough Patty Melt | $10.99 | 880 | 1.25 |
| BLT Sandwich | $8.99 | 640 | 1.40 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $8.49 | 620 | 1.37 |
Average price in the Sandwiches & Lighter Plates section: $9.41. This item is above the section average.
How the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich compares at other chains
Compare the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Cracker Barrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHOP | Original Buttermilk Pancakes (5-stack) | $8.99 | $2.50 more |
| Cracker Barrel | Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $11.49 | — |
| KFC | Buttermilk Biscuit | $1.99 | $9.50 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Cracker Barrel secret menu items
Hashbrown Casserole Bowl · $9.99
A bowl of Hashbrown Casserole topped with two eggs, bacon, and sausage gravy — a hearty off-menu breakfast
How to order: Order a bowl of Hashbrown Casserole and ask to 'top it with two scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage gravy.'
Country Fried Steak Benedict · $12.99
Country fried steak on a biscuit with poached eggs and sawmill gravy instead of hollandaise
How to order: Order a Country Fried Steak Breakfast and ask for 'the steak on a biscuit base with two poached eggs and sawmill gravy.'
Fried Apples à la Mode · $6.49
Cracker Barrel's signature fried apples topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle
How to order: Order a side of Fried Apples and ask to 'add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle on top.'
Biscuit French Toast · $9.49
Buttermilk biscuits sliced and griddled like French toast — a Southern take on a breakfast classic
How to order: Order a Mama's French Toast Breakfast and ask them to 'substitute biscuits for the sourdough.'
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich good value at Cracker Barrel?
At $11.49, the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich costs about 1.40 cents per 100 calories against a $9.41 average in the Sandwiches & Lighter Plates section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Cracker Barrel sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich at Cracker Barrel
The Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich is available at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Cracker Barrel app or third-party services. Order through the official Cracker Barrel ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Cracker Barrel menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- 1At 820 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Cracker Barrel deals — Cracker Barrel Rewards — Earn Points on Every Visit.
- 3Prices have trended +4.5% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Cracker Barrel national-average pricing model:
- Atlanta: $11.25 (Estimated — on par with national average — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Charlotte: $11.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Nashville: $11.50 (Estimated — on par with national average — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Orlando: $11.70 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Houston: $11.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Richmond: $10.80 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
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About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 660 locations known for Old Timer's Breakfast, Country Fried Steak Dinner, Hashbrown Casserole. Our Cracker Barrel menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including all-day breakfast, country dinners, sandwiches & lighter plates, country sides. Current deals include Cracker Barrel Rewards — Earn Points on Every Visit.
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