How much did chicken breast cost in 2017?
Chicken breast averaged $3.20 per lb in 2017 — about $4.37 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2017, chicken breast averaged $3.20 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $3.13 in November to $3.29 in March. Over the year it fell from $3.22 in January to $3.19 in December, a 0.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.20 in 2017 is worth about $4.37 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 5% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 30% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.22 | ▲ 0.6% |
| February | $3.20 | ▼ 0.7% |
| March | $3.29 | ▲ 3.0% |
| April | $3.29 | ▼ 0.1% |
| May | $3.21 | ▼ 2.5% |
| June | $3.22 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $3.19 | ▼ 0.8% |
| August | $3.19 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $3.19 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $3.14 | ▼ 1.4% |
| November | $3.13 | ▼ 0.3% |
| December | $3.19 | ▲ 2.0% |
| 2017 average | $3.20 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2017?
Chicken breast averaged $3.20 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.20 of 2017 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.20 in 2017 is about $4.37 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 30% from the 2017 average of $3.20.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2017 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2017/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2017/">Chicken breast price in 2017 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2017 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2017/