How much did chicken breast cost in 2023?
Chicken breast averaged $4.23 per lb in 2023 — about $4.65 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2023, chicken breast averaged $4.23 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 $4.06 in November to $4.41 in April. Over the year it fell from $4.32 in January to $4.08 in December, a 5.4% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.23 in 2023 is worth about $4.65 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 10% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 1% versus the 2023 average.
2023 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.32 | ▼ 0.8% |
| February | $4.37 | ▲ 1.2% |
| March | $4.32 | ▼ 0.9% |
| April | $4.41 | ▲ 1.9% |
| May | $4.24 | ▼ 3.8% |
| June | $4.19 | ▼ 1.0% |
| July | $4.14 | ▼ 1.2% |
| August | $4.18 | ▲ 0.9% |
| September | $4.23 | ▲ 1.2% |
| October | $4.22 | ▼ 0.2% |
| November | $4.06 | ▼ 3.8% |
| December | $4.08 | ▲ 0.5% |
| 2023 average | $4.23 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2023?
Chicken breast averaged $4.23 per lb in 2023, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.23 of 2023 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.23 in 2023 is about $4.65 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2023 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, down 1% from the 2023 average of $4.23.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2023 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2023/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2023/">Chicken breast price in 2023 (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 2023 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2023/