$6.89 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
A crispy, juicy chicken breast dipped in spicy Buffalo sauce with shredded lettuce and ranch sauce on a toasted buttery brioche bun.
Calories530
Protein23g
Carbs59g
Updated
Arby's Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A crispy, juicy chicken breast topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a toasted buttery brioche bun.
About the Crispy Chicken Sandwich
At $6.89 and 530 cal, the Arby's Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the plainest, most classic chicken order on the board, and that simplicity is the point. Arby's tops a crispy, juicy chicken breast with shredded lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, then sets it on a toasted buttery brioche bun.
With no sauce fighting for attention, the fried chicken does the talking. The breading has a peppery, salty crunch and a deep golden color, and the breast inside stays tender enough to pull apart in long strands. Tomato adds a juicy, slightly acidic layer, the lettuce keeps things cool and crisp, and mayonnaise gives each bite a smooth, rich finish. The brioche, toasted and brushed with butter, tastes faintly sweet and holds its shape around the filling.
It looks like the sandwich you picture when someone says chicken sandwich: a wide golden fillet hanging past the edges of a glossy bun, a red slice of tomato and a fringe of green underneath. Nothing about it is fussy, which makes it a safe bet for picky eaters, kids who have graduated from tenders, and anyone who wants a dependable lunch at the drive thru.
The Crispy Chicken Sandwich calories sit in the middle of the menu, and the sandwich packs 24 grams of protein, nearly identical to the Buffalo version. Sodium comes in lower than the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich because there is no hot sauce on the breading, a useful detail for anyone watching salt.
So how much is the Crispy Chicken Sandwich compared with its siblings? It shares a price with the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and sits below both the Cordon Bleu and the Chicken Bacon Swiss on the chicken menu. Every price here was checked at one store in Austin, Texas, so expect small differences at your local Arby's. The same sandwich is also one of the options inside the $7.99 Meat & 3, which stretches it into a bigger tray with sides and a dessert.
What sets it apart is balance. Fried chicken sandwiches across fast food often bury the meat under sauce or pickles, but this one gives you the cold crunch of fresh produce against hot chicken without anything louder on top. The short ingredient list also means there is little to pick off for anyone who orders it plain.
Pair it with a box of Mozzarella Sticks and marinara, or a Strawberry Lemonade for a bright, fruity drink alongside the fried chicken.
Arby's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Nutrition Facts
530Calories
24gProtein
22gTotal Fat
4.5gSaturated Fat
0gTrans Fat
59gCarbs
4gFiber
13gSugars
1,410mgSodium
50mgCholesterol
* Values approximate. Updated November 2026.
How to Make Crispy Chicken Sandwich at Home?
This copycat recreates the clean, classic build of the Arby's Crispy Chicken Sandwich: a crunchy fried breast, cold lettuce and tomato, mayo and a buttery toasted brioche bun. A short buttermilk style soak in milk and egg keeps the chicken juicy.
Ingredients
Chicken and soak
Seasoned coating
To finish
Steps
All steps done. Enjoy your homemade Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
Tips
- • Blot the tomato slices on a paper towel so their juice does not soak the bottom bun.
- • The clumps of wet flour in the coating are what create the craggy, extra crisp surface, so do not sift them out.
- • Rest fried chicken on a wire rack rather than paper towels to keep the underside crunchy.
Variations
- • Spicy coating: add 1 teaspoon of cayenne to the flour mixture for heat without a sauce.
- • Grilled swap: skip the coating and grill seasoned cutlets for 5 to 6 minutes per side at medium high heat.
- • Make it a club: add two strips of crisp bacon on top of the chicken before closing the bun.
Serving Ideas
Serve with seasoned fries and a cold lemonade. For a lighter plate, add a side of sliced cucumbers and carrots.
A home copycat version, not Arby's official recipe.
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich FAQ
The Crispy Chicken Sandwich rings up at $6.89 in Austin, Texas, where we check prices. Your neighborhood Arby's can price it a few cents differently.
The sandwich has 530 cal with 24 grams of protein. That matches the calorie count of the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, though the crispy version carries less sodium.
Arby's builds it with a crispy, juicy chicken breast, shredded lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. It is served on a toasted buttery brioche bun.
No, the standard build has no hot sauce. For heat, the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich uses the same chicken dipped in spicy Buffalo sauce with ranch, at the same price.
Yes. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich Meal is $11.39 and adds fries and a drink. The sandwich is also a choice in the $7.99 Meat & 3 box.
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