Arby's Chicken Slider

About the Chicken Slider

Arby's Chicken Slider pairs one crispy chicken tender with Swiss on a bite sized soft bun for $2.99, and it comes in at 230 cal at our Austin, TX reference store. Arby's frames it as a gateway for sandwich lovers who have never tried its tenders, and that is a fair way to think about it: the slider gives you the tender in sandwich form without committing to a full basket.

The tender is the star. Its breading shatters on the first bite, the chicken breast inside stays juicy, and a slice of Swiss melts over the top to add a creamy, mellow layer. The soft bun squishes around everything, so the crunch of the tender stands out even more. With no sauce in the official build, the slider tastes clean and simple, which also makes it a blank canvas for any sauce packet you grab at the counter.

The Chicken Slider price is the same as every other slider on the Arby's Value Menu. Chicken Slider calories sit just below the Buffalo Chicken Slider and above the ham and roast beef versions. Its 12 grams of protein is the highest of the four sliders, which makes it the strongest pick if you are stacking a few for a cheap protein lunch.

Arby's suggests it works on its own or as a side to your usual sandwich. Both uses make sense. On its own, it is a light snack that holds you over until dinner. As a side, it gives a roast beef order a crunchy, cheesy counterpoint. For younger diners, Arby's sells a Chicken Slider Kids Meal for $4.99.

If you like the tender but want more of it, the jump is easy. The Chicken Tenders 3PC gives you three of the same tenders for $4.99, and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich swaps the tender for a whole breast on brioche.

To round it out, add a small Curly Fries and a Sweet Tea for a value lunch that still feels like a full meal.