Cookout Chicken
A fan’s rundown of the Cook Out chicken lineup: seven breast styles, crispy strips (sometimes called tenders), and how to build them into a tray. As always, availability and preparation vary by restaurant.
Chicken Breast Styles
Cook Out’s chicken breast sandwiches come in a lineup of commonly reported styles. Each is a variation on the same sandwich — the difference is in the seasoning, sauce, and build. Treat the notes below as general descriptions; exact recipes vary by location.
Images are illustrative.
Original Chicken Breast
The plain, no-frills chicken breast sandwich — the starting point everything else builds on.
$4.85
BBQ Chicken Breast
The chicken breast dressed with barbecue sauce for a sweet, smoky twist.
$4.85
Cajun Chicken Breast
A spicier, Cajun-seasoned take with a little kick for heat lovers.
$4.85
Cheddar Chicken Breast
The chicken breast paired with cheddar cheese for a richer bite.
$4.99
Club Chicken Breast
A club-style build of the chicken breast — the loaded, deli-inspired option.
$4.99
Homemade Chicken Breast
The house-style chicken breast, Cook Out’s own signature take on the sandwich.
$4.85
Spicy Chicken Breast
The straightforward heat option — the pick when Cajun still isn’t enough.
$4.99
Chicken Strips
Alongside the breast sandwiches, Cook Out commonly serves chicken strips — a breaded, crispy-style option for fans who want their chicken without a bun. They work well as a tray main with two sides, and they’re an easy shareable order for the table.
Chicken Strip Snack
A breaded, crispy-style chicken option without a bun — an easy shareable order for the table.
$4.99
Chicken Strip Club
A breaded, crispy-style chicken option that works well as a tray main with two sides.
$5.99
Looking for Chicken Wraps?
Chicken wraps are a whole world of their own on the Cook Out menu — Cajun, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Cajun Ranch, and Bacon Ranch, all built on a grilled chicken base.
Prices & Nutrition
Commonly reported price range
| Item | Commonly reported price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast: Original / BBQ / Cajun / Homemade | $4.85 | Multiple sources agree |
| Chicken breast: Cheddar / Club | $4.99 | Multiple sources agree |
| Chicken Strip Snack | $4.99 | Two sources agree |
| Chicken Strip Club | $5.99 | Two sources agree |
| Chicken breast filet: Cheese Style | $5.79 | Single source — reports may vary |
| Chicken breast filet: Regular Spicy | $4.99 | Single source — reports may vary |
For the full picture and our methodology, see the Cookout menu prices guide.
Reported calories
Figures below are third-party reported ranges collected from independent menu sites in October 2026 — Cook Out publishes no official nutrition data, and actual counts vary by location, preparation, and portion.
Reported calories
| Item | Reported calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Char-Grilled Chicken Breast | 377 | |
| Original Style Breast | 390–393 | |
| BBQ Style Breast | 376–380 | |
| Cajun Style Breast | ~380 | One source’s macro row is an obvious data error; not used |
| Cheddar Style Breast | 534–540 | |
| Club Style Breast | 565–570 | Reports vary — one source lists 187, likely an error |
| Spicy Chicken Breast | 380–450 | Reports vary |
| Cheese Style Chicken Filet | 440–640 | Reports vary |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | 660 | |
| Chicken Strip Club | 846–850 | |
| Chicken Strip Sandwich | 660–680 | |
| Chicken Nuggets (small / 5 pc) | 144–150 | Serving size varies |
| Chicken Nuggets (large) | 520 | Serving size varies |
For the final word, check Cook Out’s official site.
For every category and our full methodology, see the nutrition and calorie guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
Cookout Wraps
Every wrap flavor, how they’re made, and how to order them.
Cookout Sides
Fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, and the sides that complete a chicken tray.
Cookout Trays
How tray combos work and how to build one around your chicken pick.
Cookout Menu Prices
What the menu costs these days, by category.