Chicken · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Premium Chicken Bites, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,361 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites, and how many calories?
The Sonic Premium Chicken Bites (medium) costs $5.99 at a typical drive-in and has 350 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $4.49 to $8.39 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,361 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,361 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, medium
- $5.99
- Calories
- 350
- Price range
- $4.49 to $8.39
- Most common price
- $5.99 (31% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 58
- Category
- Chicken
- Sold at
- 3,361 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Medium, Large, Large
What is in the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites
Tender and juicy white-meat chicken lightly coated in a seasoned breading served with your choice of Tots or Groovy Fries and a Medium Drink.
Compared
How the Premium Chicken Bites Compare in Chicken
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $9.89 | 520 | 52 |
| Premium Chicken Bites | $5.99 | 350 | 58 |
| Crispy Tender | $5.29 | 260 | 48 |
| Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap | $1.99 | 280 | 141 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $5.99 for the Premium Chicken Bites (Medium). A few go as low as $4.49 or as high as $8.39, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$4.49
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$5.99
what most people pay
Most expensive
$8.39
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Premium Chicken Bites Prices by Size
5 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Small
$4.39
240 cal · 55 per $
Medium
$5.99
350 cal · 58 per $
Medium
$9.79
350 cal · 36 per $
Large
$6.99
510 cal · 73 per $
Large
$10.69
510 cal · 48 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $4.39 | $2.79 to $6.29 | 240 | 55 |
| Medium | $5.99 | $4.49 to $8.39 | 350 | 58 |
| Medium | $9.79 | $6.79 to $13.49 | 350 | 36 |
| Large | $6.99 | $5.69 to $9.89 | 510 | 73 |
| Large | $10.69 | $8.49 to $15.39 | 510 | 48 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Premium Chicken Bites Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 38 states with enough stores to average honestly, the medium runs from $5.60 in WV to $7.19 in CA, a 87% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WV7 stores | $5.60 | $5.49to$5.79 | -$0.46-7.6% |
| 2 | TN219 stores | $5.63 | $4.99to$6.79 | -$0.43-7.1% |
| 3 | MS119 stores | $5.69 | $4.69to$5.99 | -$0.37-6.1% |
| 4 | NV23 stores | $5.69 | $4.69to$6.19 | -$0.37-6.1% |
| 5 | KY67 stores | $5.78 | $4.99to$6.99 | -$0.28-4.6% |
| 6 | OK258 stores | $5.78 | $4.99to$6.49 | -$0.28-4.6% |
| 7 | NC80 stores | $5.82 | $5.19to$6.99 | -$0.24-4% |
| 8 | GA65 stores | $5.83 | $5.39to$6.49 | -$0.23-3.8% |
| 9 | IN26 stores | $5.86 | $5.49to$6.99 | -$0.20-3.3% |
| 10 | PA19 stores | $5.90 | $4.89to$6.09 | -$0.16-2.6% |
| 11 | AR190 stores | $5.93 | $5.59to$6.59 | -$0.13-2.1% |
| 12 | LA158 stores | $5.94 | $4.69to$6.49 | -$0.12-2% |
| 13 | UT16 stores | $5.98 | $5.89to$5.99 | -$0.08-1.3% |
| 14 | AL95 stores | $6.01 | $5.29to$6.69 | -$0.05-0.8% |
| 15 | MI16 stores | $6.01 | $5.79to$6.59 | -$0.05-0.8% |
| 16 | OH36 stores | $6.05 | $5.49to$6.99 | -$0.01-0.2% |
| 17 | MO183 stores | $6.09 | $4.99to$6.89 | +$0.03+0.5% |
| 18 | SC74 stores | $6.09 | $5.39to$6.69 | +$0.03+0.5% |
| 19 | KS131 stores | $6.10 | $5.49to$6.59 | +$0.04+0.7% |
| 20 | ID21 stores | $6.12 | $5.29to$7.29 | +$0.06+1% |
| 21 | WA14 stores | $6.13 | $5.99to$6.99 | +$0.07+1.2% |
| 22 | TX901 stores | $6.14 | $5.29to$7.99 | +$0.08+1.3% |
| 23 | IL51 stores | $6.17 | $5.79to$6.99 | +$0.11+1.8% |
| 24 | NM69 stores | $6.17 | $5.99to$6.79 | +$0.11+1.8% |
| 25 | CT7 stores | $6.20 | $5.99to$6.49 | +$0.14+2.3% |
| 26 | NJ13 stores | $6.20 | $5.49to$7.19 | +$0.14+2.3% |
| 27 | WY6 stores | $6.21 | $4.49to$6.59 | +$0.15+2.5% |
| 28 | AZ87 stores | $6.22 | $5.99to$7.19 | +$0.16+2.6% |
| 29 | CO78 stores | $6.22 | $5.79to$7.09 | +$0.16+2.6% |
| 30 | IA10 stores | $6.26 | $5.89to$7.39 | +$0.20+3.3% |
| 31 | OR13 stores | $6.27 | $6.00to$6.40 | +$0.21+3.5% |
| 32 | MD12 stores | $6.29 | $5.79to$6.89 | +$0.23+3.8% |
| 33 | MN5 stores | $6.29 | $6.29to$6.29 | +$0.23+3.8% |
| 34 | NY25 stores | $6.35 | $4.99to$7.29 | +$0.29+4.8% |
| 35 | VA50 stores | $6.43 | $5.79to$6.99 | +$0.37+6.1% |
| 36 | FL88 stores | $6.45 | $5.29to$7.59 | +$0.39+6.4% |
| 37 | NE29 stores | $6.58 | $5.69to$7.59 | +$0.52+8.6% |
| 38 | CA79 stores | $7.19 | $5.99to$8.39 | +$1.13+18.6% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $6.06 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Premium Chicken Bites: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites?
About $5.99 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $4.49 to $8.39 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites?
350 calories, 160 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites come in?
5: Small, Medium, Medium, Large, Large. Most drive-ins stock the Medium.
Why does the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites cost more at some locations?
Sonic is franchised, so each owner sets the price. That is why this page shows a range, not one number.
Where is the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites cheapest?
WV, averaging $5.60. CA is the priciest at $7.19.
Does every Sonic sell the Premium Chicken Bites?
It is on the menu at 3,361 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites all day?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so it is available any time the drive-in is open.
How do I find the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites near me?
Use the Sonic app or the store locator to find your nearest drive-in, then order it at the stall or for pickup.
Can I order the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites on the app?
Yes. You can order it in the Sonic app for drive-in pickup or delivery, and app-only deals sometimes apply.
What is in the Sonic Premium Chicken Bites?
Tender and juicy white-meat chicken lightly coated in a seasoned breading served with your choice of Tots or Groovy Fries and a Medium Drink.
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