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Popeyes Menu

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is the third-largest chicken fast-food chain in the US with over 3,700 locations worldwide. Founded in 1972 by Al Copeland in New Orleans, Louisiana, Popeyes is famous for its hand-battered, Southern-style fried chicken and the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich that sparked the 2019 chicken sandwich war. The Popeyes menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $1.99 for biscuits to $19.99 for family meals. The Popeyes chicken menu includes Original Recipe, Spicy chicken, chicken tenders, and the legendary Chicken Sandwich. The Popeyes menu prices are known for offering excellent value — the $5 Bigger Better Deal is the best entry point. Whether you're looking for the Popeyes breakfast menu at select locations, the Popeyes sides menu with mashed potatoes and red beans and rice, the Popeyes kids menu, the Popeyes catering menu, or the Popeyes gluten free menu, this guide covers the full menu. The Popeyes menu nutrition and calories data is available for every item.

23 menu items3,700 storesAmerican, Southern, Fried Chicken, Fast Food, Cajun↑ +3.9% vs 2025

Last reviewed: July 23, 2026

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Popeyes menu

Signature Items

The most popular dishes at Popeyes.

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

$4.99

Hand-battered, buttermilk-marinated chicken breast fillet, pickles, and classic sauce on a toasted brioche bun

Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

$4.99

Hand-battered chicken fillet with spicy seasoning, pickles, and spicy sauce on a toasted brioche bun

8-piece Chicken Tenders

$9.99

Hand-battered white-meat chicken tenders — crispy, juicy, and golden

Cajun Fries (Large)

$3.49

Crispy fries seasoned with Popeyes signature Cajun seasoning

Biscuits (2-pack)

$1.99

Flaky buttermilk biscuits brushed with butter — the iconic Popeyes side

Full Menu with Prices

Browse all items with current pricing and nutrition data.

Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location, franchise, and delivery platform.

Chicken Sandwiches

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Hand-battered chicken fillet, pickles, classic sauce on toasted brioche bun

700 calProtein: 28gCarbs: 48gFat: 42g
$4.99

Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Spicy hand-battered chicken fillet, pickles, spicy sauce on toasted brioche bun

710 calProtein: 28gCarbs: 48gFat: 42g
$4.99

Chicken Sandwich Combo

Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Fries, biscuit, and drink

1170 calProtein: 36gCarbs: 110gFat: 64g
$7.99

Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets)

2-piece Dark Chicken

2 pieces of dark meat (thigh and drumstick)

460 calProtein: 30gCarbs: 14gFat: 32g
$4.99

3-piece Mixed Chicken

3 pieces mixed white and dark meat

690 calProtein: 45gCarbs: 21gFat: 48g
$6.49

8-piece Chicken

8 pieces — mix of breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings

1840 calProtein: 120gCarbs: 56gFat: 128g
$13.99

12-piece Chicken

12 pieces — extra-large family portion

2760 calProtein: 180gCarbs: 84gFat: 192g
$18.99

16-piece Chicken

16 pieces — party size for large gatherings

3680 calProtein: 240gCarbs: 112gFat: 256g
$22.99

Chicken Tenders

3-piece Chicken Tenders

Hand-battered white-meat chicken tenders

370 calProtein: 28gCarbs: 18gFat: 20g
$4.49

5-piece Chicken Tenders

Standard portion of hand-battered tenders

620 calProtein: 46gCarbs: 30gFat: 34g
$6.99

8-piece Chicken Tenders

Shareable portion of hand-battered tenders

990 calProtein: 74gCarbs: 48gFat: 54g
$9.99

12-piece Chicken Tenders

Large order of hand-battered tenders

1480 calProtein: 110gCarbs: 72gFat: 82g
$13.99

Naked Chicken Tenders (3-piece)

Grilled, un-breaded chicken tenders — a lighter option

150 calProtein: 28gCarbs: 0gFat: 3g
$4.99

Sides

Cajun Fries (Regular)

Vegan

Crispy fries with Popeyes signature Cajun seasoning

340 calProtein: 4gCarbs: 42gFat: 18g
$2.49

Cajun Fries (Large)

Vegan

Large portion of seasoned Cajun fries

490 calProtein: 6gCarbs: 62gFat: 26g
$3.49

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Vegetarian

Creamy mashed potatoes topped with Cajun gravy

160 calProtein: 3gCarbs: 20gFat: 8g
$2.99

Red Beans and Rice

Vegetarian

Traditional Southern red beans with rice and Cajun spices

200 calProtein: 8gCarbs: 34gFat: 4g
$2.99

Coleslaw

Vegetarian

Shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy dressing

180 calProtein: 2gCarbs: 16gFat: 12g
$2.49

Biscuits (2-pack)

Vegetarian

Flaky buttermilk biscuits brushed with butter

340 calProtein: 6gCarbs: 38gFat: 18g
$1.99

Mac & Cheese

Vegetarian

Creamy macaroni and cheese with a blend of cheddar cheeses

270 calProtein: 10gCarbs: 28gFat: 14g
$3.49

Drinks

Soft Drink (Medium)

Vegan

Coca-Cola fountain beverage

210 calCarbs: 56gFat: 0g
$2.49

Sweet Tea (Medium)

Vegan

Southern-style sweetened iced tea

150 calCarbs: 38gFat: 0g
$2.49

Bottled Water

Vegan

Purified bottled water

0Carbs: 0gFat: 0g
$1.99

Nutrition Information

Calories and macronutrients for every menu item.

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich70028g48g42g
Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich71028g48g42g
Chicken Sandwich Combo117036g110g64g
2-piece Dark Chicken46030g14g32g
3-piece Mixed Chicken69045g21g48g
8-piece Chicken1840120g56g128g
12-piece Chicken2760180g84g192g
16-piece Chicken3680240g112g256g
3-piece Chicken Tenders37028g18g20g
5-piece Chicken Tenders62046g30g34g
8-piece Chicken Tenders99074g48g54g
12-piece Chicken Tenders1480110g72g82g
Naked Chicken Tenders (3-piece)15028g0g3g
Cajun Fries (Regular)3404g42g18g
Cajun Fries (Large)4906g62g26g
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy1603g20g8g
Red Beans and Rice2008g34g4g
Coleslaw1802g16g12g
Biscuits (2-pack)3406g38g18g
Mac & Cheese27010g28g14g
Soft Drink (Medium)210-56g0g
Sweet Tea (Medium)150-38g0g

Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on customizations and preparation. Source: Official restaurant website.

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.

Meal Price Calculator

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Chicken Sandwiches

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

$4.99 · 700 cal

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Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

$4.99 · 710 cal

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Chicken Sandwich Combo

$7.99 · 1170 cal

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Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets)

2-piece Dark Chicken

$4.99 · 460 cal

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3-piece Mixed Chicken

$6.49 · 690 cal

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8-piece Chicken

$13.99 · 1840 cal

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12-piece Chicken

$18.99 · 2760 cal

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16-piece Chicken

$22.99 · 3680 cal

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Chicken Tenders

3-piece Chicken Tenders

$4.49 · 370 cal

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5-piece Chicken Tenders

$6.99 · 620 cal

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8-piece Chicken Tenders

$9.99 · 990 cal

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12-piece Chicken Tenders

$13.99 · 1480 cal

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Naked Chicken Tenders (3-piece)

$4.99 · 150 cal

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Sides

Cajun Fries (Regular)

$2.49 · 340 cal

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Cajun Fries (Large)

$3.49 · 490 cal

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Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

$2.99 · 160 cal

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Red Beans and Rice

$2.99 · 200 cal

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Coleslaw

$2.49 · 180 cal

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Biscuits (2-pack)

$1.99 · 340 cal

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Mac & Cheese

$3.49 · 270 cal

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Drinks

Soft Drink (Medium)

$2.49 · 210 cal

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Sweet Tea (Medium)

$2.49 · 150 cal

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Bottled Water

$1.990

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Nutrition Calculator

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Chicken Sandwiches

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

700 cal · P: 28g · C: 48g · F: 42g

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Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

710 cal · P: 28g · C: 48g · F: 42g

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Chicken Sandwich Combo

1170 cal · P: 36g · C: 110g · F: 64g

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Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets)

2-piece Dark Chicken

460 cal · P: 30g · C: 14g · F: 32g

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3-piece Mixed Chicken

690 cal · P: 45g · C: 21g · F: 48g

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8-piece Chicken

1840 cal · P: 120g · C: 56g · F: 128g

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12-piece Chicken

2760 cal · P: 180g · C: 84g · F: 192g

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16-piece Chicken

3680 cal · P: 240g · C: 112g · F: 256g

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Chicken Tenders

3-piece Chicken Tenders

370 cal · P: 28g · C: 18g · F: 20g

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5-piece Chicken Tenders

620 cal · P: 46g · C: 30g · F: 34g

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8-piece Chicken Tenders

990 cal · P: 74g · C: 48g · F: 54g

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12-piece Chicken Tenders

1480 cal · P: 110g · C: 72g · F: 82g

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Naked Chicken Tenders (3-piece)

150 cal · P: 28g · C: 0g · F: 3g

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Sides

Cajun Fries (Regular)

340 cal · P: 4g · C: 42g · F: 18g

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Cajun Fries (Large)

490 cal · P: 6g · C: 62g · F: 26g

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Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

160 cal · P: 3g · C: 20g · F: 8g

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Red Beans and Rice

200 cal · P: 8g · C: 34g · F: 4g

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Coleslaw

180 cal · P: 2g · C: 16g · F: 12g

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Biscuits (2-pack)

340 cal · P: 6g · C: 38g · F: 18g

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Mac & Cheese

270 cal · P: 10g · C: 28g · F: 14g

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Drinks

Soft Drink (Medium)

210 cal · C: 56g · F: 0g

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Sweet Tea (Medium)

150 cal · C: 38g · F: 0g

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Bottled Water

0 · C: 0g · F: 0g

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Current Deals & Promotions

Save money with these active offers at Popeyes.

$5 Bigger Better Deal

Choose from Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, or 3-piece Tenders with a side, biscuit, and drink for $5.

Valid through 2026-12-31

Family Meal $19.99

8-piece chicken mix with 2 large sides and 4 biscuits. Serves 4. Available for carryout only.

Get Deal

Popeyes Rewards — Free Item After 150 Points

Earn points on every purchase. 150 points = free side or biscuit. 300 points = free chicken sandwich. Double point days available.

Get Deal

3-piece Tenders $3.99

Three hand-battered chicken tenders for $3.99. Available all day at participating locations.

Valid through 2026-09-30

Secret Menu

These items are not listed on the official menu but can be ordered if you know how. Availability varies by location.

Fried Pickles

$2.99

Crispy dill pickle chips, hand-battered and fried — a Southern classic

How to order: Ask if they have 'fried pickles.' Popeyes has tested them in select markets. If not available, order a side of pickles and ask them to 'batter and fry them like chicken.'

Cajun Fries with Cheese

$3.99

Cajun-seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar cheese

How to order: Order a large Cajun Fries and ask for 'shredded cheddar cheese melted on top.'

Chicken Sandwich Combo with Extra Fillet

$7.49

A Chicken Sandwich with two chicken fillets — the ultimate double-decker

How to order: Order a Chicken Sandwich and ask to 'add an extra chicken fillet.' They'll charge for an extra fillet but build it into the sandwich.

Biscuit Sandwich

$4.99

A chicken tender served between two buttermilk biscuits — essentially a chicken biscuit sandwich

How to order: Order a chicken tender and two biscuits. Ask them to 'make it a sandwich with the tender between the biscuits.'

Locations

Where to find Popeyes near you.

Locations

Popeyes has 3,700 locations worldwide across 10 regions.

United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomMexicoAustraliaSouth KoreaPhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSingaporeChina
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Popeyes.

What is the Popeyes menu price range for 2026?
The Popeyes menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $1.99 for buttermilk biscuits to $22.99 for a 16-piece chicken bucket. The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is $4.99 — the same price that sparked the 2019 chicken sandwich war. The Popeyes menu prices for tenders start at $4.49 for 3 pieces. The Popeyes $5 Bigger Better Deal is the best value. Popeyes menu prices are generally lower than KFC and Chick-fil-A for comparable items.
Does Popeyes have a secret menu?
The Popeyes secret menu includes Fried Pickles, Cajun Fries with Cheese, the Chicken Sandwich Combo with Extra Fillet, and the Biscuit Sandwich (chicken tender between two biscuits). Popeyes has tested fried pickles in select markets, so availability varies.
What is the Popeyes chicken sandwich war?
Popeyes launched its Chicken Sandwich in August 2019 and it immediately went viral on social media, selling out nationwide within weeks. The 'chicken sandwich war' saw competitors like Chick-fil-A, KFC, and McDonald's all launching or improving their chicken sandwiches. Popeyes' sandwich is hand-battered, buttermilk-marinated, and served on a brioche bun with pickles — now priced at $4.99 and available permanently.
Is Popeyes chicken halal?
Most Popeyes locations in the US serve non-halal chicken. However, select locations in areas with significant Muslim populations (Dearborn, parts of New York, Texas, and California) serve halal-certified chicken. Check with your local Popeyes for halal availability.
What are the best sides on the Popeyes menu?
The Popeyes sides menu includes Cajun Fries, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Red Beans and Rice, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, and Buttermilk Biscuits. The Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Red Beans and Rice are the most traditional Southern sides. The Biscuits are iconic and included with most meals.
Does Popeyes have a breakfast menu?
Popeyes does not have a national breakfast menu in the US. The Popeyes breakfast menu keyword refers to limited test markets or international locations where breakfast may be available. Most Popeyes locations open at 10:30 AM and serve lunch/dinner all day.
Does Popeyes have a kids menu?
Yes, the Popeyes kids menu includes smaller portions of chicken tenders or nuggets with a side and a drink. The Popeyes kids menu is available at participating locations.
Does Popeyes cater?
Yes, the Popeyes catering menu includes chicken and tender platters, large sides, and biscuit trays. The Popeyes catering menu with prices is available through the Popeyes website. Orders should be placed 24 hours in advance for groups of 10 or more.
Is Popeyes gluten-free friendly?
The Popeyes gluten free menu is limited. The Naked Chicken Tenders (grilled, un-breaded) are gluten-free. However, the breaded chicken and sandwiches contain wheat flour. Cajun Fries may be cooked in shared fryers. For detailed information, check the Popeyes allergen menu online.
How many calories in a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich?
The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has 700 calories, 28g protein, 48g carbs, and 42g fat. The Spicy version has 710 calories. A Chicken Sandwich Combo with Cajun Fries and a drink totals about 1,170 calories. For the full Popeyes menu calories and Popeyes nutrition menu, check the nutrition table on this page.
What is the Popeyes $5 Bigger Better Deal?
The $5 Bigger Better Deal lets you choose a Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, or 3-piece Tenders with a side, buttermilk biscuit, and a medium drink for $5. It's the best value on the Popeyes value menu.
Does Popeyes have a rewards program?
Yes, Popeyes Rewards is a points-based loyalty program. Earn points on every purchase — 150 points unlocks a free side or biscuit, 300 points unlocks a free Chicken Sandwich. Double point days are available through the Popeyes app.
How does Popeyes compare to KFC?
Popeyes and KFC are the two biggest fried chicken chains competing directly. Popeyes has 3,700 locations versus KFC's 30,000+ globally. Popeyes uses hand-battered, Southern-style fried chicken, while KFC uses pressure-fried Original Recipe (11 herbs and spices). Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich ($4.99) is widely considered the best, beating KFC's ($5.99) in taste tests. Popeyes sides (red beans and rice, Cajun fries) are more Southern-focused, while KFC has mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and mac & cheese. Popeyes is typically slightly cheaper. KFC wins on global availability and menu variety (bowls, pot pies, wings). Both offer $5 value meals.
How does Popeyes compare to Chick-fil-A?
Popeyes and Chick-fil-A are the top two chicken sandwich competitors. Popeyes has 3,700 locations versus Chick-fil-A's 3,100. The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich ($4.99) is cheaper than Chick-fil-A's ($5.49). Popeyes' sandwich is larger, crispier, and more heavily seasoned; Chick-fil-A's is lighter and more consistent. Popeyes is open 7 days a week; Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. Popeyes wins on value and flavor intensity; Chick-fil-A wins on customer service and healthier options (grilled chicken, salads). Popeyes' sides are more Southern (red beans, rice, Cajun fries); Chick-fil-A has waffle fries and mac & cheese. Both have rewards programs.
Does Popeyes have a Popeyes allergen menu?
Yes, Popeyes provides a full allergen menu on their website. Common allergens include wheat (all breaded chicken), dairy (biscuits, mashed potatoes), and soy. The Popeyes nutrition menu also includes calorie counts for all items.
What is the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen menu?
The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen menu reflects the chain's New Orleans heritage with Cajun and Southern-style items. Signature items include the Chicken Sandwich, hand-battered chicken, Cajun Fries, Red Beans and Rice, and Buttermilk Biscuits. The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen menu emphasizes bold flavors and Southern cooking techniques.
Does Popeyes have a Popeyes calorie menu for dieting?
The lowest-calorie items on the Popeyes calorie menu include the Naked Chicken Tenders (150 cal for 3-piece), Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (160 cal), and Coleslaw (180 cal). For a lower-calorie meal, choose Naked Tenders with a side salad.
What is the Popeyes family meal?
The Popeyes Family Meal includes an 8-piece chicken mix with 2 large sides and 4 biscuits for $19.99. It feeds about 4 people. The Popeyes catering menu offers larger trays for events.

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