Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich

A white meat fillet dipped in buttermilk, breaded by hand and fried, topped with pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun.

$6.29Combo: $9.49

By Hardee's Menu Hub · Prices checked October 2026

Category	Chicken & More
What it is	A white meat fillet dipped in buttermilk, breaded by hand and fried, topped with pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun.
Typical price	$6.29
Combo price	$9.49 with fries and a drink (860 - 1580 cal)
Calories	560
Protein	30g
Data source	Prices: typical U.S. menu prices. Nutrition: Hardee's official nutrition guide.

Prices may vary by location, region, and time. These are representative/typical US prices, not store-specific.

Our Take

Best for

A crispy chicken sandwich with no heat.

Skip it if

You're watching sodium. It has 2,490mg, more than a day's limit.

The Basics

This is Hardee's standard fried chicken sandwich. A white meat fillet is dipped in buttermilk, breaded by hand and fried, then topped with pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun.

It's the base for three other sandwiches: the Nashville Hot, the BLT and the limited-time Hot Honey version.

Price and Nutrition

The sandwich costs $6.29, or $9.49 as a combo with fries and a drink.

It has 560 calories and 30g of protein. Sodium is the number to watch: 2,490mg, more than the 2,300mg daily limit in U.S. dietary guidelines.

The Nashville Hot version costs $0.20 more and lands within 10 calories of the original.

Which Version to Pick

Want heat? Go Nashville Hot ($6.49). Want a bigger sandwich? The BLT ($6.99) adds bacon, lettuce and tomato.

Watching calories? Three Hand-Breaded Tenders ($4.99) give 25g of protein for 260 calories, without the bun.

Ask for no mayo if you want to cut fat without losing the crunch.

Sandwich or Tenders?

The sandwich costs $6.29 for 30g of protein and 560 calories.

Five Hand-Breaded Tenders cost $7.49 and give 41g of protein for 440 calories. You get more chicken and fewer calories without the bun.

Three tenders cost $4.99 for 25g of protein. That's the cheaper pick if you just want the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 223 g

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	560
Total Fat	32g
Saturated Fat	6g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	80mg
Sodium	2490mg
Total Carbohydrates	48g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Sugars	8g
Protein	30g

Contains

EggMilkSoySesameWheat

2,000 calories is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Values may vary by restaurant. Source: Hardee's official nutrition guide, current as of Jan 2025.

Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Allergens

Hardee's nutrition guide lists these allergens for the Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich:

Egg
Milk
Soy
Sesame
Wheat

The Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich is made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible. With a serious allergy, check Hardee's latest allergen guide or ask the store first.

How the Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Compares

Every Chicken & More item with published nutrition, sorted from lightest to heaviest.

Item	Price	Cal	Protein	Fat	Sodium
3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™	$4.99	260	25g	13g	770mg
Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$3.99	270	17g	8g	1,110mg
Original Roast Beef Sandwich	$4.49	300	17g	4g	1,030mg
Jumbo Chili Dog	$4.49	400	16g	26g	1,380mg
Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$4.49	450	29g	23g	1,930mg
Big Roast Beef	$5.99	530	29g	16g	1,880mg
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	560	30g	32g	2,490mg
Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	570	29g	32g	2,530mg
BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	640	37g	36g	2,640mg
Monster Roast Beef	$7.49	760	47g	33g	2,930mg