LongHorn Steakhouse Chicken Menu: Prices, Calories & Best Picks (2026)
LongHorn Steakhouse may be famous for its fire-grilled steaks, but the chicken menu quietly holds its own — and for lighter appetites and smaller budgets, it is often the smartest order in the building. This 2026 guide covers every chicken dish on the LongHorn Steakhouse chicken menu: prices, calories, our honest rankings, and how to order each one for maximum value.
This is an independent fan guide and is not affiliated with LongHorn Steakhouse or Darden Restaurants. Prices and calorie figures vary by location and come from the official LongHorn Steakhouse menu and nutrition listings; confirm with your local restaurant.
Every Chicken Dish: Prices & Calories at a Glance
- Parmesan-Crusted Chicken — ~$18.49 | ~740 cal | the signature chicken entrée, crispy parmesan crust over grilled chicken
- Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich — ~$11.99 | ~960 cal | hand-breaded, pickles, brioche bun
- Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad — ~$13.49 | ~520 cal | the lightest full meal on the chicken menu
- Seasoned Steakhouse Wings — ~$12.99 | ~1010 cal | fire-grilled, tossed in your choice of sauce
- Spicy Chicken Bites — ~$9.99 | ~800 cal | crispy bites with ranch, great for sharing
- Firecracker Chicken Wraps — ~$10.99 | ~1090 cal | crispy chicken, jalapeño cream cheese, sweet chili drizzle
- Parmesan Chicken & Baby Back Ribs — ~$21.99 | ~1290 cal | the combo plate for the truly hungry
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken: The Signature
This is LongHorn’s flagship chicken dish and the one to order if you only try one. A grilled chicken breast gets topped with a crispy, golden parmesan crust and served over a creamy ranch-style sauce. At ~$18.49 and ~740 calories, it eats like a premium entrée at a mid-range price — the crust adds the richness that plain grilled chicken never has.
It comes with your choice of side; pair it with steamed broccoli or seasoned greens to keep the plate balanced, or go full indulgence with the steakhouse mac & cheese.
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich: Best Lunch Value
A hand-breaded buttermilk chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun with pickles and house sauce. At ~$11.99, it is one of the cheapest filling entrées at LongHorn — and at lunch it is an outright steal. The ~960-calorie count surprises people, but that is mostly the breading and bun; the chicken itself is the real deal, not a frozen patty.
Order it at lunch with a side salad and you have a complete meal for roughly the price of a fast-food combo, with double the quality.
Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad: The Light Pick
Grilled chicken over mixed greens with strawberries, candied pecans, and feta, dressed in a light vinaigrette. At ~$13.49 and ~520 calories, it is the lowest-calorie full entrée on the chicken menu and one of the freshest-tasting dishes LongHorn serves, period.
Ask for the dressing on the side and you can easily keep the meal under 450 calories. See our salads guide for how it stacks up against the other salad entrées.
Seasoned Steakhouse Wings: Fire-Grilled, Not Fried
Most chain wings are deep-fried; LongHorn’s are seasoned and fire-grilled, which gives them a smoky char you will not find at a wing joint. At ~$12.99 and ~1010 calories for a full order, they work as a shared starter or a solo meal — pick your sauce heat level carefully, because “hot” means it here.
They also appear on the appetizers menu, and during happy hour they are one of the best deals in the restaurant.
Spicy Chicken Bites & Firecracker Chicken Wraps: The Sharables
Both of these live in the sweet spot between appetizer and meal. The Spicy Chicken Bites (~$9.99) are crispy, poppable, and built for the table — order them with ranch and watch them disappear. The Firecracker Chicken Wraps (~$10.99) stuff crispy chicken, jalapeño cream cheese, and a sweet chili drizzle into tortillas; the sweet-heat combo is genuinely addictive.
Either one plus a side makes a complete dinner for under $16 — check our deals guide for more ways to eat well for less.
Parmesan Chicken & Baby Back Ribs: The Combo
Can’t choose between chicken and ribs? You don’t have to. This plate pairs the parmesan-crusted chicken with a half rack of baby back ribs at ~$21.99 and ~1290 calories. It is the highest-calorie chicken-menu item by a mile — order it when you are genuinely hungry, or split it and add a salad for a very comfortable dinner for two.
Our Rankings: Best Chicken Picks by Category
Best overall: Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
The crust is the difference-maker — no other chain chicken entrée at this price point eats this well.
Best value: Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich (~$11.99)
Full, filling, and under twelve dollars. The lunch version is the single best cheap meal at LongHorn.
Healthiest: Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad (~520 cal)
Real food, real flavor, half the calories of everything else on this list.
Best for sharing: Spicy Chicken Bites
Built for the middle of the table, priced for impulse ordering.
Best splurge: Parmesan Chicken & Baby Back Ribs
Two proteins, one plate, zero regrets — just bring an appetite.
Chicken Ordering Tips
- Grilled vs. crispy is a 300-calorie decision: the grilled chicken salad (~520 cal) versus the crispy sandwich (~960 cal) is the clearest example — same protein, wildly different load. Check the nutrition guide before you commit.
- Sauce on the side, always: ranch, jalapeño cream cheese, and wing sauces add 100–200 calories each. Dipping instead of drowning cuts that in half.
- Wings + happy hour = the move: the wings are a happy hour staple; time your visit for 4–7 PM on weekdays and the price drops.
- Swap the default side: every chicken entrée lets you choose a side — the fresh vegetable sides turn any of these into a balanced plate.
- Thirsty? The drinks menu pairs especially well with the wings and wraps — a cold draft beer with fire-grilled wings is a classic for a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular chicken dish at LongHorn Steakhouse?
The Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, by a wide margin. It is the most-reviewed chicken entrée on the menu and the one staff recommend most often to first-timers.
What is the healthiest chicken option at LongHorn?
The Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad at ~520 calories — less than half the calories of the crispy sandwich or wings. Ask for dressing on the side to trim it further.
Does LongHorn have chicken tenders?
LongHorn does not list classic chicken tenders as a standalone menu item; the closest options are the Spicy Chicken Bites and the kids’ menu chicken options. The crispy chicken sandwich is the best bet for a tenders-style craving.
Are LongHorn’s wings fried or grilled?
Grilled. LongHorn’s Seasoned Steakhouse Wings are fire-grilled, not deep-fried, which gives them a smoky char — and slightly fewer calories than fried wings.
Can I get chicken dishes to-go?
Yes — every chicken dish is available for takeout and curbside pickup through LongHorn’s online ordering. See our holiday hours guide before placing a holiday order, since the restaurant closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
