About $5
A cheap lunch
- $5 Faves$5.00
$5 for two pieces of chicken and a biscuit, three tenders or two sides, while the deal runs.
- Classic Chicken Sandwich$5.49
$5.49 for the famous sandwich, about 700 calories.
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Popeyes menu: what to order
Popeyes menu with prices and calories: the famous chicken sandwich, tenders, nuggets, family meals and the best orders for your money.
Popeyes is known for its Louisiana style fried chicken, buttery biscuits and the chicken sandwich that set off the sandwich wars. The menu is bigger than it looks, with bone in chicken, tenders, nuggets, wings and family meals.
Below are the best orders by budget, which items give you the most food for your money, the lighter blackened options and the full menu with prices.
Aly's picks at Popeyes
Chosen for value and nutrition, using the prices and published nutrition on this page.
Classic Chicken Sandwich$5.49
The most food for the money among the main items, about 700 calories for $5.49.
3 pc. Blackened Tenders$5.99
The lightest chicken order, about 170 calories, because the blackened tenders are not breaded.
36 pc. Nuggets$12.99
About 36 cents a nugget, compared with about 50 cents in the 4 piece. Great for sharing.
4 Biscuits$3.49
$3.49 for four, cheaper than buying them one at a time.
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Order by budget
About $10
A full meal with a drink
- Bigger Box$9.99
$9.99 for chicken, a side, a biscuit and a drink.
- Chicken Sandwich Combo$10.49
$10.49 for the sandwich meal.
About $23 to $31
Family of four
- 8 pc. Family Meal$22.99
$22.99 for 8 pieces, 2 large sides and 4 biscuits.
- 12 pc. Family Meal$30.99
$30.99 for 12 pieces, 3 large sides and 6 biscuits, enough for leftovers.
Totals are before tax and tip.
Most food for your money
Calories you get for every dollar on the main items, a simple way to see which orders fill you up for the least money. We could not verify Popeyes' protein figures, so this menu ranks by calories instead.
Lighter orders
Main items under 400 calories.
- 4 pc. Nuggets150 cal
- 3 pc. Blackened Tenders170 cal
- 2 pc. Tenders290 cal
- 8 pc. Nuggets300 cal
Make it at home
Our recipes for the Popeyes favorites people ask about most.
Full menu with prices and nutrition
Hours
- Monday to Thursday and Sunday: dining room about 10:30 AM to 10 PM, drive thru until about midnight.
- Friday and Saturday: dining room about 10:30 AM to 11 PM, drive thru until about 1 AM.
- Popeyes does not serve breakfast at most locations.
- Hours vary by location, so check before you go.
Questions people ask
How much is the Popeyes chicken sandwich?
About $5.49 for the Classic or Spicy Chicken Sandwich on its own, or about $10.49 as a combo.
What is the cheapest meal at Popeyes?
The $5 Faves deal when it is available, or the Bigger Box at about $9.99 for chicken, a side, a biscuit and a drink.
What is the lowest calorie item at Popeyes?
The 3 piece Blackened Tenders at about 170 calories, or the Blackened Chicken Sandwich at about 450 calories.
How much is a Popeyes family meal?
About $22.99 for 8 pieces, $30.99 for 12 pieces and $39.99 for 16 pieces, each with large sides and biscuits.
Does Popeyes serve breakfast?
Most Popeyes locations open around 10:30 AM and do not serve a breakfast menu.
Calories are approximate, compiled in November 2026 from published nutrition. Items sold as a range, such as buckets and wings, show the low end. Use Popeyes nutrition information for exact figures. Prices were checked in November 2026 and differ between restaurants. Aly's Menu and Recipes is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Popeyes. Restaurant names are trademarks of their owners.