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Wetherspoons Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket

Five seasoned chicken breast strips with chips and a cooling dip, suited to a relaxed lunch or casual dinner.

£7.49780 kcal
Key facts

Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket at a glance

Varies by pub

Typical price
£7.49

As listed

Calories
780 kcal

Of 2,000 kcal

Daily intake
39%
Diet
None tagged
Allergens listed
3
Section
Chicken Dishes
Prices are typical and variable by pub.
On the plate

What comes with the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket

  1. 01

    Chicken breast strips

    Five chicken breast strips provide tender, juicy meat beneath the seasoned coating, forming the main part of the basket.

  2. 02

    Southern-fried breadcrumb

    The crunchy breadcrumb coating adds warm, savoury seasoning and a little spice without making the chicken overly hot.

  3. 03

    Chips

    A generous portion of golden chips accompanies the chicken, making this a complete basket meal rather than strips alone.

  4. 04

    Cooling dipping sauce

    Your choice of cooling dipping sauce provides a contrast to the warm seasoning and gives the strips something to dip into.

The dish

What the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket is like

This basket combines a pronounced breadcrumb crunch with tender, juicy chicken breast and a gently spiced, savoury flavour. The coating brings herbs and spices into each bite, but the heat is described as subtle rather than strong. If you want seasoned chicken without an overly hot finish, that balance is the main reason to choose it.

Five strips sit alongside a generous portion of golden chips, with a cooling dipping sauce of your choice. The basket presentation keeps the meal informal, while the dip provides a contrast to the warm seasoning. It is straightforward comfort food for a relaxed lunch or casual dinner, with texture as much of a draw as spice.

Value

Is the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket good value?

Price within this section£7.49
Lowest £6.49Highest £9.49

The basket is worth considering if you want chicken, chips and a dip together at a typical price of £7.49. Within the chicken dishes section, it is the fourth lowest priced of the 7 items we track in this section; prices are set by each pub and vary by location.

Compare it with the Chicken Breast Bites Basket if you are choosing between basket meals, or the Lemon and Herb Half Chicken if you want a different chicken option. Many mains can be ordered with an eligible drink, so check whether this basket qualifies at your pub and compare the combined cost before ordering.

Nutrition

Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket calories and nutrition

Share of a 2,000 kcal day780 kcal (39%)

As listed, before any extra sides, sauces or drinks.

The listed energy figure is 780 kcal, equivalent to about 39% of the 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. This makes it the second lowest calorie of the 3 items we track in this section within the chicken dishes section we track, giving you a comparison point when choosing a main.

Chips and a dipping sauce are part of the described meal, so check what the current calorie figure covers before making changes. Extra sides, a different sauce or an accompanying drink can change the overall total. Use the pub's current nutrition information if you need figures for your exact order rather than the listed basket.

Dietary information

Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket allergens and dietary information

Contains

  • cereals containing gluten
  • milk
  • eggs

Not listed

  • celery
  • crustaceans
  • fish
  • lupin
  • molluscs
  • mustard
  • peanuts
  • sesame
  • soybeans
  • sulphur dioxide
  • tree nuts

Recipes and suppliers change, and kitchens handle all 14 major allergens. Always tell staff about an allergy and check the official allergen information before ordering. No dish can be guaranteed allergen free.

This chicken basket is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and our data lists cereals containing gluten, milk and eggs as allergens. Anyone avoiding those ingredients should check the pub's current allergen information before ordering; the list alone does not identify which component contains each allergen.

No dietary tags are recorded for this dish. Choosing a different dipping sauce or requesting a swap can change the allergen profile, so ask about the complete order rather than assuming the chicken, chips and sauce have the same information.

Occasions

When to order the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket

  • A relaxed lunch

    Choose this for an informal lunch when you want chicken, chips and a dip together, with a crunchy coating and gentle seasoning rather than strong heat.

  • Gentle spice preferences

    The slightly spiced breadcrumb suits diners who enjoy warm, savoury seasoning but do not want an overly hot chicken dish. The cooling dip adds a useful contrast.

  • A casual dinner

    Five chicken breast strips and a generous portion of chips make this an option for a casual dinner, especially if crunchy breaded chicken is what you fancy.

Pairings

What to order with the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket

Ordering tips

Tips for ordering the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket

  • Check which cooling dipping sauces are offered before ordering, particularly if you need to avoid milk, eggs or cereals containing gluten.

  • Ask whether the basket qualifies for a meal with an eligible drink, then compare that option with ordering your chosen drink separately.

  • Remember that chips are included, so only add another bowl if you specifically want more rather than assuming the basket contains chicken alone.

  • Use the bar or Wetherspoon app to order, but check allergen questions with the pub before choosing sauces or requesting changes.

Side by side

Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket compared with similar dishes

Compare chicken dishes

ItemPriceKcal
Chicken Breast Bites Basket£6.99n/a
Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket£7.49780
Chicken Jalfrezi£8.99n/a
Lemon and Herb Half Chicken£9.49n/a
Spicy Peri-Peri Half Chicken£9.49n/a
Questions

Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket questions

How much is the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket at Wetherspoons?
The Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket typically costs £7.49, although prices vary by pub. It includes five breaded chicken breast strips, chips and a choice of cooling dipping sauce. Check the price at your chosen location before ordering, and ask whether a meal-with-drink option is available for this dish.
How many calories are in the Wetherspoons Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket?
The Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket is listed at 780 kcal, equivalent to about 39% of the 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Check the pub's current nutrition information to confirm what that figure includes, especially if you change the sauce or request a swap. Extra sides and an accompanying drink can change the total for your meal.
What comes with the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket?
The Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket comes with five chicken breast strips in seasoned Southern-fried breadcrumb, a generous portion of golden chips and your choice of cooling dipping sauce. It is served in a basket. The available sauce choices are not specified in our data, so check with the pub before ordering.
Is the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket spicy?
The Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket is gently spiced rather than overly hot. Its breadcrumb coating has a warm, savoury blend of herbs and spices, with a crunchy exterior around tender chicken breast. A cooling dipping sauce accompanies it, making this a reasonable choice if you prefer subtle seasoning to strong heat.
Is the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket vegetarian or vegan?
The Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket is neither vegetarian nor vegan because it contains chicken breast. No dietary tags are recorded for it in our data. The Quorn No Chicken Nuggets Basket is listed with vegetarian and vegan tags in the same section, but check the pub's current information before choosing an alternative.
What allergens are in the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket?
Our data lists cereals containing gluten, milk and eggs for the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket. It does not specify which components contain each allergen or provide a complete assessment of your chosen sauce. Check the pub's current allergen information before ordering, particularly if you request a swap or have an allergy.
Can I get the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket as a meal deal?
You need to check with your pub whether the Southern-Fried Chicken Strips Basket qualifies for a meal-with-drink option. Many Wetherspoons mains can be ordered with an eligible soft or alcoholic drink, but eligibility for this basket is not confirmed in our data. Compare the local options before placing your order.

Data source: Prices are collected from publicly available Wetherspoon menu boards. Data last verified 1 October 2026.

Disclaimer: Prices and availability are typical and variable by pub. We are an independent guide and not affiliated with J D Wetherspoon plc.

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