Big news out of the food court, folks: Costco’s Chicken Strips are officially a thing everywhere now.
The strips first popped up as a test item back in May 2026, quietly debuting at a handful of Chicago-area warehouses.
Fans caught wind fast, word spread, and by July 2026, the strips had rolled out to Costco food courts nationwide — from Seattle to who-knows-where-next. Dang, that’s a quick glow-up.
What You’re Actually Getting
For $6.99, you get five hearty, baked (not fried!) breaded chicken breast strips — each one clocking in around 3.5 ounces — plus a generous tub of a smoky, tangy, mayo-based dipping sauce.
All in, that’s over a pound of chicken for less than seven bucks.
A lot of shoppers say the sauce gives off serious Chick-fil-A vibes, minus actually being Chick-fil-A sauce. And we agree. In fact, I enjoyed it better!
The Cane’s Comparison Everyone’s Making
Naturally, the internet immediately put these up against Raising Cane’s.
And the math is not close: Cane’s Box Combo runs $11.49, while Costco’s version costs less than half that — with roughly three times the chicken.
One Costco strip alone outweighs a Cane’s finger by more than 2-to-1.
Value-wise? Vintage Costco. Tast-wise? Raising Cane’s by a mile.
Not Everyone’s Sold
Reception’s been a little split. Some shoppers are thrilled with the portion size and price.
Others say the strips lean salty, dry, or a bit too breaded for their taste.
Fair warning: a full order comes in at around 1,640 calories with sauce, so this isn’t exactly a light lunch — more of a “split it with a friend” situation.
Should You Try It?
If you’re already making your Costco run, yeah — grab a tray, and decide for yourself.
At this price and portion size, it’s hard to call it a bad bet, even if it won’t dethrone the $1.50 hot dog anytime soon.
Let us know what you think of the new chicken strips in the comments!
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