Popeyes • Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets)
12-piece Chicken
12 pieces — extra-large family portion
≈ $23.26
Estimated — delivery apps typically add 15-30% before fees. Actual prices vary by platform and location.
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 12-piece Chicken
The 12-piece Chicken is 12 pieces — extra-large family portion It comes in at 2760 calories per 12 chicken with 180g of protein, and is priced at $18.99 in the Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) section of the Popeyes menu — about 0.69 cents per 100 calories. Popeyes is a fast food chain with over 3,700 locations known for Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, 8-piece Chicken Tenders. Our Popeyes menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the 12-piece Chicken compares to similar Popeyes items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-piece Chicken (this item) | $18.99 | 2760 | 0.69 |
| 2-piece Dark Chicken | $4.99 | 460 | 1.08 |
| 3-piece Mixed Chicken | $6.49 | 690 | 0.94 |
| 8-piece Chicken | $13.99 | 1840 | 0.76 |
| 16-piece Chicken | $22.99 | 3680 | 0.62 |
Average price in the Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) section: $13.49. This item is above the section average.
How the 12-piece Chicken compares at other chains
Compare the 12-piece Chicken across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Popeyes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes | 12-piece Chicken | $18.99 | — |
| Arby's | Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece) | $4.49 | $14.50 more |
| Bojangles | 2-Piece Chicken Dinner | $6.99 | $12.00 more |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Traditional Wings (6-piece) | $10.99 | $8.00 more |
| Burger King | Chicken Fries (4-piece) | $1.99 | $17.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Popeyes secret menu items
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.'
Dietary & allergen information
Is the 12-piece Chicken good value at Popeyes?
At $18.99, the 12-piece Chicken costs about 0.69 cents per 100 calories against a $13.49 average in the Fried Chicken (Pieces & Buckets) section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Popeyes sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the 12-piece Chicken at Popeyes
The 12-piece Chicken is available at Popeyes locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Popeyes app or third-party services. Order through the official Popeyes ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Popeyes menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the 12-piece Chicken
- 1At 2760 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Popeyes deals — $5 Bigger Better Deal (through 2026-12-31).
- 3Prices have trended +4.2% 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.
12-piece Chicken prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Popeyes national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $5.60 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Los Angeles: $5.40 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Chicago: $5.10 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Houston: $4.80 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Atlanta: $4.90 (Estimated — on par with national average — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Columbus: $4.70 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
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About Popeyes
Popeyes is a fast food chain with over 3,700 locations known for Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, 8-piece Chicken Tenders. Our Popeyes menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including chicken sandwiches, fried chicken (pieces & buckets), chicken tenders, sides. Current deals include $5 Bigger Better Deal.
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