Shake Shack • Chicken
Hot Chick'n
Spicy crispy chicken breast with pickles, cherry peppers, and spicy mayo
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 Hot Chick'n
The Hot Chick'n is spicy crispy chicken breast with pickles, cherry peppers, and spicy mayo It comes in at 580 calories with 32g of protein, and is priced at $9.99 in the Chicken section of the Shake Shack menu — about 1.72 cents per 100 calories. Shake Shack is a fast casual chain with over 520 locations known for ShackBurger, SmokeShack, Crinkle-Cut Fries. Our Shake Shack menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Hot Chick'n compares to similar Shake Shack items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chick'n | $9.49 | 460 | 2.06 |
| Hot Chick'n (this item) | $9.99 | 580 | 1.72 |
| Chick'n Shack | $9.49 | 560 | 1.69 |
| Crispy Chicken Bites | $7.99 | 480 | 1.66 |
Average price in the Chicken section: $9.24. This item is above the section average.
How the Hot Chick'n compares at other chains
Compare the Hot Chick'n across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Shake Shack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Shack | Hot Chick'n | $9.99 | — |
| Applebee's | Unlimited Chicken Tenders | $15.99 | $6.00 less |
| Arby's | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | $5.00 more |
| Bojangles | Cajun Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | $5.00 more |
| Boston Market | Quarter White Rotisserie Chicken Meal | $8.99 | $1.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Shake Shack secret menu items
Patty Melt · $9.99
A ShackBurger patty between two grilled cheese sandwiches instead of a bun
How to order: Order a ShackBurger and ask for it 'between two grilled cheese sandwiches instead of the bun.' Not all locations will accommodate this.
Fries Supreme · $6.99
Crinkle-cut fries topped with ShackSauce, shredded cheese, and chopped cherry peppers
How to order: Order a cheese fries and ask to 'add ShackSauce and chopped cherry peppers on top.'
The 'Shroom Shack · $12.99
A 'Shroom Burger patty added to any cheeseburger for a mushroom-swiss hybrid
How to order: Order a ShackBurger and ask for 'a 'Shroom patty on top instead of the beef patty.' You'll be charged for the 'Shroom Burger upgrade.
Neat Shack (Lettuce Wrap) · $7.99
Any burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun — low-carb option
How to order: Order any burger and ask for it 'protein-style — lettuce wrap instead of the bun.'
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Hot Chick'n good value at Shake Shack?
At $9.99, the Hot Chick'n costs about 1.72 cents per 100 calories against a $9.24 average in the Chicken section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Shake Shack sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Hot Chick'n at Shake Shack
The Hot Chick'n is available at Shake Shack locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Shake Shack app or third-party services. Order through the official Shake Shack ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Shake Shack menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Hot Chick'n
- 1Check current Shake Shack deals — Shake Shack App — Free Shake After 5 Visits.
- 2Prices have trended +6.7% 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.
Hot Chick'n prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Shake Shack national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $8.95 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — ShackBurger)
- Chicago: $8.30 (Estimated — higher operating costs — ShackBurger)
- Los Angeles: $8.65 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — ShackBurger)
- Miami: $8.30 (Estimated — higher operating costs — ShackBurger)
- Washington DC: $8.45 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — ShackBurger)
- Houston: $7.65 (Estimated — lower operating costs — ShackBurger)
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About Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a fast casual chain with over 520 locations known for ShackBurger, SmokeShack, Crinkle-Cut Fries. Our Shake Shack menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including burgers, chicken, hot dogs, fries & sides. Current deals include Shake Shack App — Free Shake After 5 Visits.
Shake Shack FAQ
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Where does the Shake Shack nutrition data come from?
Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Shake Shack website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.shakeshack.com