How much did chicken breast cost in 2022?
Chicken breast averaged $4.32 per lb in 2022 — about $4.95 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2022, chicken breast averaged $4.32 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 $3.73 in January to $4.75 in September. Over the year it rose from $3.73 in January to $4.35 in December, a 16.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.32 in 2022 is worth about $4.95 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 16% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 3% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.73 | — |
| February | $3.82 | ▲ 2.4% |
| March | $3.87 | ▲ 1.4% |
| April | $4.10 | ▲ 5.8% |
| May | $4.31 | ▲ 5.2% |
| June | $4.57 | ▲ 6.0% |
| July | $4.61 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $4.71 | ▲ 2.1% |
| September | $4.75 | ▲ 0.8% |
| October | $4.67 | ▼ 1.6% |
| November | $4.42 | ▼ 5.3% |
| December | $4.35 | ▼ 1.6% |
| 2022 average | $4.32 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2022?
Chicken breast averaged $4.32 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.32 of 2022 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.32 in 2022 is about $4.95 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, down 3% from the 2022 average of $4.32.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2022 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2022/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2022/">Chicken breast price in 2022 (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 2022 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2022/