100% White MeatIncludes Fries & Texas ToastChoice of Dipping Sauce

4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket

Q: How many calories in the DQ Chicken Strip Basket?

The 4-Piece with fries and Texas toast has approximately 1,000 calories. The 6-Piece has approximately 1,380 calories. Calorie counts vary depending on your dipping sauce choice.

Q: What dipping sauce comes with the DQ Chicken Strip Basket?

You choose one sauce: Country Gravy (most popular), Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, or Sweet & Sour. Country Gravy is the traditional DQ pairing.

Q: Can I get a Chicken Strip Basket without fries?

The basket is served as a set — strips, fries, Texas toast, and sauce. You can leave the fries uneaten but they come with every basket by default.

$9.99

Crispy, golden, and packed with savory flavor. The 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket delivers four tender, hand-battered all-white-meat chicken tenderloins alongside hot seasoned french fries, a slice of buttery grilled Texas toast, and your favorite dipping sauce. Widely hailed as Dairy Queen's flagship hot food platter, it is priced at $9.99 with approximately 1,000 calories.

Includes	4 strips, seasoned fries, Texas toast, 1 dipping sauce
Price	$9.99
Approx. Calories	~1,000 cal (with fries and toast)
Chicken	100% whole white meat, never frozen
Dipping Sauce Options	Country Gravy, Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, Sweet & Sour

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Price & Calories by Size

Size / Option	Price	Calories	Total Fat
4-Piece Basket	$9.99	~1,000 cal	~42g
6-Piece Basket	$13.49	~1,380 cal	~58g
Honey BBQ 4-Pc	$10.49	~1,100 cal	~46g
FlameThrower 4-Pc	$10.49	~940 cal	~40g

What Comes in the DQ Chicken Strip Basket

Every Chicken Strip Basket at The Queen Dairy Menu includes:

Chicken strips — 4 crispy whole white-meat strips, hand-battered and cooked to order
Seasoned fries — A full side order of crispy golden fries
Texas toast — One thick slice of buttery toasted bread
Dipping sauce — Your choice of Country Gravy, Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, or Sweet & Sour

Dipping Sauce Guide — Which to Choose

Sauce	Flavor Profile	Best For
Country Gravy	Creamy, savory, peppery	Traditional DQ experience — most popular
Ranch	Cool, creamy, herby	Classic pairing, second most popular
Honey Mustard	Sweet and tangy	Lighter alternative to gravy
BBQ Sauce	Smoky and sweet	Pairs well with plain strips
Sweet & Sour	Light, fruit-forward	Guests who prefer a lighter dip

Sauced Basket Options — Worth the $0.50 Upgrade?

For $10.49 (a $0.50 premium over the plain 4-Piece), you can order a Sauced Basket with the sauce tossed directly onto the strips before serving:

Honey BBQ Basket — Sweet honey BBQ tossed on the strips, fries included
Parmesan Garlic Basket — Rich Parmesan garlic sauce on the strips
FlameThrower® Basket — Spicy FlameThrower sauce on the strips

Opting for a tossed, sauced basket is well worth the extra fifty cents if you prefer bold, edge-to-edge flavor. Rather than relying on a small dipping cup that only coats the surface, the tossed version ensures tangy Honey BBQ or spicy FlameThrower glaze penetrates every crunchy ridge and crevice of the hand-breaded chicken.

4-Piece vs. 6-Piece — Which to Order

For an average lunch or dinner, the 4-Piece basket ($9.99) is perfectly portioned for one adult. If you bring a serious appetite or plan on sharing with a friend, upgrading to the 6-Piece basket ($13.49) adds two more hearty strips and lowers your cost per tenderloin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in the DQ Chicken Strip Basket?+

The complete 4-Piece basket, including fries and grilled Texas toast, contains around 1,000 calories. The exact count varies slightly depending on which dipping sauce you select.

What dipping sauce comes with the DQ Chicken Strip Basket?+

Every basket comes with your choice of one dipping cup: Country Gravy (the iconic classic), Ranch, Honey Mustard, Smokey BBQ, or Sweet & Sour.

Can I get a Chicken Strip Basket without fries?+

The basket comes standard with crispy fries and Texas toast. While you can request no fries when ordering, the platter is priced as a bundled meal.

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