Popeyes Chicken Tenders: Prices, Counts & Calories
By Emman · Published · Updated · ~6 min read
Popeyes tenders are hand-battered strips of all-white-meat chicken, and they come three ways: Classic, Spicy, and Blackened — the Blackened being grilled rather than breaded, which makes it the single lightest main on the menu at roughly 170 calories for a 3-piece. Here are the tender prices, counts and calories for 2026, with combos and family sizes.
Tenders prices & calories
| Tenders | Price | Calories | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pc Tenders | $6.89 | 530–600 | Entrée only |
| 3 Pc Tenders Combo | $10.79 | 847–2,257 | 1 reg. side + 1 reg. drink + biscuit |
| 3 Pc Tenders Large Combo | $12.79 | 957–3,107 | 2 reg. sides + 1 large drink + biscuit |
| 3 Pc Blackened Tenders | $5.00 | 240–310 | Entrée only |
| 5 Pc Tenders | $9.59 | 840–1,050 | Entrée only |
| 5 Pc Tenders Combo | $12.99 | 1,157–2,707 | 1 reg. side + 1 reg. drink + biscuit |
| 5 Pc Tenders Large Combo | $14.99 | 1,267–3,557 | 2 reg. sides + 1 large drink + biscuit |
| 8 Pc Tenders Box | $19.99 | 1,290–1,640 | Entrée only |
| 8 Pc Tenders Family Meal | $26.99 | 2,448–3,318 | 1 large side + 4 biscuits + 3 sauces |
| 9 Pc Classic Tenders Box | $15.99 | 1,130–1,550 | Entrée only |
| 9 Pc Classic Tenders Family Meal | $20.00 | 2,288–3,228 | 1 large side + 4 biscuits + 3 sauces |
| 11 Pc Tenders Family Meal Deal | $20.00 | 1,208–2,238 | 1 large side + 4 biscuits |
| 12 Pc Tenders Box | $29.99 | 1,910–2,400 | Entrée only |
| 12 Pc Tenders Family Meal | $39.99 | 3,812–5,342 | 2 large sides + 6 biscuits + 4 sauces |
| 12 Pc Tender Group Bundle | $25.00 | 3,108–6,268 | 4 reg. sides + 4 drinks + 4 biscuits + 4 sauces |
| 16 Pc Tenders Box | $35.99 | 2,520–3,290 | Entrée only |
| 16 Pc Tenders Family Meal | $50.49 | 5,166–7,496 | 3 large sides + 8 biscuits + 6 sauces |
All tender sizes come Classic, Spicy or Blackened.
Tenders combos
A 3-piece combo with a regular side, biscuit and drink runs roughly $9.49–$10.99. The 3 Pc Blackened Tenders often appear on the $5 Faves menu, which is the cheapest way to try them.
Tenders family meals
Feeding a group on strips? An 8-piece tenders family meal with sides and biscuits typically lands around $27.99–$31.99 — see the family meals guide.
Classic vs Spicy vs Blackened tenders
- Classic — crunchy breaded strips, mild.
- Spicy — the same, with cayenne heat.
- Blackened — grilled and seasoned, no breading; far fewer calories and the go-to for a lighter meal.
Grab a dipping sauce — Blackened Ranch or Bayou Buffalo are popular with tenders.
Which tenders should you order?
Want the crunch? Go Classic or Spicy. Watching calories or carbs? The Blackened tenders are the clear winner — lots of protein, very little else — especially paired with a green side and water or unsweet tea.
Keep reading
- Popeyes $5 Faves Menu: Everything on It
The Popeyes $5 Faves menu explained — every item at a flat $5, calories for each, which is the best value, and how to order it.
- Popeyes Family Meals: Sizes, Prices & How Many They Feed
Popeyes family meals with 2026 prices — 8, 12 and 16-piece chicken and tenders boxes with sides and biscuits, how many they feed, and the best value.
- Popeyes Sauces: Every Dipping & Wing Sauce
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- Popeyes Sides: Full List, Prices & Calories
The full Popeyes sides menu with 2026 prices and calories — Cajun fries, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, red beans & rice, coleslaw and biscuits.