How much are chicken breasts this week?
Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.
Chicken breasts average $2.68/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 9% below usual for late October. Chicken breast prices are usually lowest in January, February and December.
$2.68/lb
Great price
9% below usual for late October.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.66 | $2.61 | $2.68 | $2.78 | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.80 | $2.78 | $3.02 | $2.91 | $2.79 | $2.65 |
- Usually cheapestJanuary, February and December
- Stores feature it mostJanuary, March and May
The past year
Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do chicken breasts cost at the grocery store?
Chicken breasts average $2.68/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 9% below usual for late October.
When are chicken breasts cheapest?
In past years, supermarket prices for chicken breasts were lowest in January, February and December, and stores featured them most in January, March and May.
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