The Cheapest Chick-Fil-A Entree You Can Order

Inflation hit the average American hard in 2022, and despite easing up only slightly, NerdWallet reports that we won't be seeing consistent, comfortably low prices until at least 2024. Economic inflation is more than just ridiculously high gas prices and spikes on sneaker tags, it's a deeply dangerous situation for a well-functioning society – Harvard Business Review called the 2022 inflation crisis "one of the biggest threats to global prosperity."

One of the most concerning consequences of American economic inflation is the uptick in food inaccessibility. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of people in America suffering from food insecurity in 2022 was a whopping 10% increase from where it was in 2021. Even with community aid, USA Today reported that food banks were struggling to feed the unusually large amount of hungry patrons seeking affordable meals during the 2022 holiday season.

Since there are still two full years to come before the American people see a much-needed drop in the cost of living, it's helpful to know how to eat out without breaking the bank. After all, everyone deserves Chick-fil-A from time to time. Let's start with the CFA basics, what's the cheapest entree you can order from Chick-fil-A?

While many Americans turn to fast food as a cheaper alternative to dining in at upscale restaurants and now-pricey franchises, Yahoo! says even fast food restaurants have been affected by inflation just as much as any other industry with an average price increase of 12.9%. Fear not, because at Chick-fil-A, you can still get their most iconic entree for under five dollars. Although their website says exact prices vary by location, the chicken sandwich consistently ranks number one for Chick-fil-A's cheapest entree with some regional prices as low as three dollars (per Fast Food Menu Prices).

Fast Food Menu Prices also lists other affordable Chick-fil-A items like a medium order of waffle fries, a chicken salad sandwich, and a 6-piece nugget entree all for under five dollars. If you want to take your savings to the next level, look for a survey on your next Chick-fil-A receipt and fill it out before the link expires to win a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich (per Chick-fil-A). Shop smart and eat well even when inflation hits because you deserve it!