Golden Chick Menu with Prices
Golden Chick is a fast-food chicken chain founded in 1985 in Texas with ~200 locations across the South, known for its signature Golden Tender marinated chicken. This Golden Chick menu guide covers 2026 prices, nutrition, and deals.
Updated October 2026
The Golden Chick menu features 7 items across Chicken, Sides, Family Meals, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts, updated October 2026.
Golden Chick Signature Items & Most Popular
The most-ordered items at Golden Chick — Golden Tenders (3 pc), Fried Chicken (2 pc), Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes.
Golden Tenders (3 pc)
$5.99Marinated fried chicken tenders
Price and nutritionGolden Fried Chicken 2pc Combo
$5.49Classic fried chicken pieces
Price and nutritionMashed Potatoes
$2.49Buttery mashed potatoes
Price and nutritionCole Slaw
$2.49Creamy slaw
Price and nutritionRolls
$1.99Sweet yeast rolls
Golden Chick Nutrition Info — Calories & Allergens
Golden Chick calories for every menu item. Allergen info available on the official site.
Official Golden Chick allergen guide →Highest-Calorie Items
- Golden Tenders (3 pc) · 21.6g protein261 cal
- Cole Slaw · 0.9g protein134 cal
- Mashed Potatoes · 1.5g protein79 cal
- Green Beans · 2.2g protein47 cal
Lowest-Calorie Items
- Green Beans · 2.2g protein47 cal
- Mashed Potatoes · 1.5g protein79 cal
- Cole Slaw · 0.9g protein134 cal
- Golden Tenders (3 pc) · 21.6g protein261 cal
Highest-Protein Items
- Golden Tenders (3 pc) · 261 cal21.6g protein
- Green Beans · 47 cal2.2g protein
- Mashed Potatoes · 79 cal1.5g protein
- Cole Slaw · 134 cal0.9g protein
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tenders (3 pc) | 261 | 21.6g | 16.5g | 12.3g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 79 | 1.5g | 15.7g | 1.2g |
| Cole Slaw | 134 | 0.9g | 12.4g | 9g |
| Green Beans | 47 | 2.2g | 8.5g | 0.6g |
Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.
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.
Compare calories and protein across all chains on our nutrition comparison page.
Best Value at Golden Chick
Cheapest item: Mashed Potatoes at $2.49 (Sides)
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Real ways to save, calculated from the Golden Chick menu, deals, and rewards.
Cheapest item on the menu
Mashed Potatoes at $2.49 (Sides) is the lowest-priced item on the Golden Chick menu.
See full menu →Best protein-per-dollar
Golden Tenders (3 pc) delivers 21.6g of protein for $5.99: the best protein-per-dollar pick on the menu.
Compare nutrition →Order in the official app
Golden Chick runs app-exclusive deals, rewards, and free-signup offers. Ordering through the app is usually cheaper than in person.
Visit the app →Golden Chick Value & Nutrition Guides
Ranked picks computed from our verified Golden Chick menu data: best value, most protein, and lightest meals, with prices on every row.
Meal Price Calculator
Build a meal and see the total cost. Tap + to add items.
Chicken
Golden Tenders (3 pc)
$5.99 · 261 cal
Golden Fried Chicken 2pc Combo
Varies by location
Sides
Mashed Potatoes
$2.49 · 79 cal
Cole Slaw
$2.49 · 134 cal
Green Beans
$2.49 · 47 cal
Family Meals
8pc Mixed Chicken Family Meal
Varies by location
12pc Tender Meal
Varies by location
Tap + to add items
Nutrition Calculator
Build a meal and see total calories, protein, carbs, and fat.
Chicken
Golden Tenders (3 pc)
261 cal · P: 21.6g · C: 16.5g · F: 12.3g
Golden Fried Chicken 2pc Combo
Sides
Mashed Potatoes
79 cal · P: 1.5g · C: 15.7g · F: 1.2g
Cole Slaw
134 cal · P: 0.9g · C: 12.4g · F: 9g
Green Beans
47 cal · P: 2.2g · C: 8.5g · F: 0.6g
Family Meals
8pc Mixed Chicken Family Meal
12pc Tender Meal
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Price History
How prices have changed over time for a signature item at Golden Chick.Current trend: +6.1% vs 2025.
Golden Chick Deals & Rewards 2026
Save at Golden Chick — Rewards program, combo bundles, and lunch specials.
Tuesday Special — $5.99
2 pc chicken + side + roll.
Family Meal Deal — $21.99
8-piece chicken meal.
Coupons, Promo Codes & Rewards
Looking for the latest Golden Chick deals and promo codes? Browse every verified coupon, promo code, and rewards program across all chains on our coupons page.
View all deals & coupons→Community Sentiment
What customers are saying across Reddit, Google Reviews, Yelp, and social media.
Below average: 0.2 points lower than the 4.0 average across all 104 chains we track.
Sentiment by Category
How customers rate 5 aspects of this chain, derived from the praise and complaints above.
Food Quality & Taste
5.0How customers rate the food itself: flavor, freshness, consistency, preparation.
Praise: Golden Tenders (3 pc) — the signature item
Complaint: Some locations vary in quality
Value & Price
4.2Perceived bang for the buck: prices, deals, value menus, portion size for cost.
Praise: Generous portions for the price
Complaint: Prices have increased over the past year
Service & Speed
3.8Order accuracy, staff, speed, and overall experience at the counter or drive-thru.
Praise: Friendly, consistent service
Complaint: Wait times can be long at peak hours
Health & Nutrition
3.6Calories, healthy options, macros, and dietary concerns.
Complaint: Nutrition info should be verified per location
Convenience & Hours
3.1Location accessibility, hours, late-night availability, app ordering, payment quirks.
Complaint: Wait times can be long at peak hours
Category scores are derived from the sentiment signals above: each praise point lifts a category, each complaint lowers it, starting from the overall score.
Score
3.8 / 5
Good rating
Ranking
#58 of 104
by customer sentiment
Top pick
Golden Tenders (3 pc)
$5.99 on the current menu
Golden Chick earns solid sentiment (3.8) for its signature Golden Tenders (3 pc), generous portions, and Rewards program. Customers praise value but note rising prices and occasional wait times. Best for american favorites; check the nutrition panels for dietary needs.
People Love
- + Golden Tenders (3 pc) — the signature item
- + Generous portions for the price
- + Friendly, consistent service
- + Golden Chick Rewards program
- + Good value combo meals
Common Complaints
- - Prices have increased over the past year
- - Wait times can be long at peak hours
- - Some locations vary in quality
- - Nutrition info should be verified per location
Most Recommended
- →Golden Tenders (3 pc)$5.99
- →Fried Chicken (2 pc)Varies by location
- →Chicken Fried Steak
- →Mashed Potatoes$2.49
Best Value
- $Golden Chick Rewards — free item on signup
- $Family or combo bundles
- $Lunch specials
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Menu items flagged with dietary labels at Golden Chick.
Mashed Potatoes
VegetarianButtery mashed potatoes
Sides
Cole Slaw
VegetarianCreamy slaw
Sides
Green Beans
VeganSouthern-style greens
Sides
Golden Chick Hours
When Golden Chick is open, when breakfast and lunch are served, and holiday hours.
Store hours
Golden Chick opening and closing times are set by each location and can differ between dine-in, drive-thru and delivery. Check your local restaurant for today's exact hours.
Find hours near you (official store locator) →Locations
Where to find Golden Chick near you.
Locations
Golden Chick has 100 locations worldwide across 1 regions.
Golden Chick Menu Questions
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Prices and nutrition data sourced from www.goldenchick.com and verified as of 2026-10-01. See our methodology for data collection details.