Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Baskets — Complete 2026 Guide
The Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket is one of the most satisfying meals on The Dairy Queen Menu. Every basket includes 100% whole white-meat chicken strips, hand-battered and crispy-fried, served with seasoned fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce. The 4-Piece at $9.99 is the standard meal for one; the 6-Piece at $13.49 is for larger appetites or sharing.
Chicken Strip Basket Menu — All Options & Prices
| Item | Price | Approx. Calories | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $9.99 | ~1,000 | 4 strips, fries, Texas toast, dipping sauce |
| 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $13.49 | ~1,380 | 6 strips, fries, Texas toast, dipping sauce |
| Honey BBQ Basket (4-Pc) | $10.49 | ~1,100 | Strips tossed in honey BBQ sauce, fries, Texas toast |
| Parmesan Garlic Basket (4-Pc) | $10.49 | ~1,080 | Strips tossed in Parmesan garlic sauce, fries, Texas toast |
| FlameThrower® Basket (4-Pc) | $10.49 | ~940 | Strips with FlameThrower sauce, fries, Texas toast |
| 2-Piece Chicken Strips (snack) | $3.49 | ~280 | Two strips only, no sides |
Dipping Sauce Options
Every basket comes with one dipping sauce of your choice. Available options at most locations:
- Country Gravy — The classic DQ pairing. Creamy white gravy with a savory, slightly peppery flavor. The most popular choice by far.
- Ranch — The second most popular. Cool and creamy, balances the crispy chicken well.
- Honey Mustard — Sweet and tangy, a good option if you want something lighter than gravy.
- BBQ Sauce — Smoky and sweet, pairs particularly well with the plain 4-Piece basket.
- Sweet & Sour — A lighter, fruit-forward option.
Sauced Baskets (Honey BBQ, Parmesan Garlic, FlameThrower) have the sauce tossed onto the strips themselves. You still receive a dipping sauce on the side.
4-Piece vs. 6-Piece — Which Should You Order?
The 4-Piece ($9.99) is the standard individual meal. It comes with fries and Texas toast and has approximately 1,000 calories total — a complete, satisfying lunch or dinner. The 6-Piece ($13.49) adds two more strips and approximately 380 extra calories. The 6-Piece is the right call if you are very hungry, want to share a couple of strips, or want leftovers.
The sauced basket options (Honey BBQ, Parmesan Garlic, FlameThrower) cost $10.49 for the 4-Piece — a $0.50 premium for the pre-tossed sauce. If you want flavor in every bite rather than just dipping, the sauced version is worth the small upcharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
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