Fans Are Calling This New Chili's Chicken Sandwich Deal 'Cheaper Than Fast Food'
Chili's Grill and Bar added the Big Crispy and Spicy Big Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Double Big Smasher Burger to their popular $10.99 3 For Me menu, and fans are thrilled about the value of the satisfying meal.
The $10.99 meal deal, which has been a fan favorite for years, comes with "an entrée with fries, bottomless chips and salsa, and an unlimited fountain drink for just $10.99." Options previously included a 6 oz. sirloin steak, Cajun shrimp pasta, a Big Smasher burger, 3 chicken crispers, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas and more.
The newest additions are a direct response to what Chili's calls "shrinkflation" in the fast food sector.
"At a time when consumers expect more for their money, Chili's continues to deliver a full-service dining experience at a price point that rivals – and often beats – the drive-thru," the company wrote in a press release. "This is a shakeup to the chicken sandwich category that is long overdue, and one that our guests are going to love."
The news was also shared in a video ad from YouTuber Trisha Paytas, where she compares the Big Crispy to the McChicken sandwich, describing the former as "ginormous" and "bigger than [her] head." She also called it "the best crispy chicken sandwich she's ever had."
Fans were excited about the deal, too, with one reddit user saying, "It's insane that Chili's is basically cheaper than fast food now." Another agreed, "I order it to go and sit in my car like a savage. Their to-go order is really well done." Others were less impressed by the food, but still satisfied with the value. "Had it yesterday at my local Chili's. It was ok, nothing over the top, but for the price you can't beat it," they wrote.
The new item comes in plenty of flavors and varieties, including:
- The Big Crispy with a hand-battered chicken breast, mayo, and pickles on a toasted bun.
- The Spicy Big Crispy with spicy mayo and pickles.
- The Honey-Chipotle Big Crispy with Chili's honey-chipotle sauce and pickles.
- The Nashville Hot Big Crispy with Chili's popular Nashville Hot sauce and pickles.
- TheBuffalo Big Crispy with buffalo sauce and pickles.
- TheDeluxe Big Crispy with two crispy slices of thick-cut bacon, melted Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
The deal and all the Big Crispy chicken sandwiches are available at Chili's across the country now.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM.