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Chicken Menu
Grilled, hand-battered and country fried chicken plates — a lighter alternative to steak with the same made-from-scratch sides.
What’s on the Texas Roadhouse Chicken Menu
Chicken is generally the lighter, more affordable counterpart to the steak menu, with several preparations to choose from — grilled and brushed with house BBQ glaze, hand-battered chicken critters, smothered with sauteed onions and cheese, or breaded and country-fried with gravy. For general poultry food-safety background, see the USDA food safety guidelines alongside this chicken menu overview.
Like the steak dinners, chicken plates typically come with two made-from-scratch sides and fresh bread, which keeps the overall meal cost close to the steak category despite chicken itself running a bit cheaper per plate.
Grilled vs. Fried
Grilled BBQ Chicken is the leaner option and generally the lowest-calorie entree on the whole menu. Country Fried Chicken and Chicken Critters run higher in calories due to the breading and frying, closer to what you’d expect from a comfort-food plate.
Full Chicken Menu & Prices
Featured
$15–$17
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grilled and brushed with house BBQ glaze.
$15–$18
Herb Crusted Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with a seasoned herb crust.
$16–$19
Smothered Chicken
Grilled chicken topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and cheese.
$14–$17
Chicken Critters (Full)
Hand-battered chicken tenderloins — a guest favorite.
$11–$13
Chicken Critters (Half)
A smaller portion of the hand-battered tenderloins.
$16–$18
Country Fried Chicken
Breaded and fried, served with country gravy.
Prices and calories above are typical ranges and can vary by location and preparation. Confirm current pricing and availability with your local Texas Roadhouse.
Chicken Menu — Common Questions
Which chicken option is lighter?
Grilled BBQ Chicken is typically one of the lighter preparations on the chicken menu, at approximately 420 calories, compared to fried or smothered options.
What are chicken critters?
Chicken critters are hand-battered chicken tenderloins, available as a full or half order, and are one of the most-ordered items on the chicken menu.
Does chicken come with sides?
Yes — chicken entrees are typically served with two made-from-scratch sides and fresh-baked bread, the same as steak dinners.
Is chicken cheaper than steak here?
Generally yes — most chicken entrees run $14–$18, compared to $15–$34 for hand-cut steaks, though both include the same side options.
What’s the difference between the full and half Chicken Critters order?
Both are the same hand-battered tenderloins — the half order is a smaller portion at a lower price, generally a better fit for a lighter appetite, while the full order suits a heartier meal or a bigger appetite.
Compare Chicken to the Rest of the Menu
See how chicken pricing stacks up against steaks, ribs and combo plates on the full menu page.