How much did chicken breast cost in 2025?
Chicken breast averaged $4.16 per lb in 2025 — about $4.33 in 2026 dollars. Based on 11 months of data (partial year).
11 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2025, chicken breast averaged $4.16 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 11 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $3.97 in January to $4.24 in June. Over the year it rose from $3.97 in January to $4.15 in December, a 4.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.16 in 2025 is worth about $4.33 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is roughly flat versus the 2025 average.
2025 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.97 | ▼ 3.3% |
| February | $4.08 | ▲ 2.8% |
| March | $4.16 | ▲ 2.0% |
| April | $4.18 | ▲ 0.5% |
| May | $4.22 | ▲ 0.9% |
| June | $4.24 | ▲ 0.6% |
| July | $4.20 | ▼ 0.8% |
| August | $4.21 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $4.17 | ▼ 0.9% |
| November | $4.15 | ▼ 0.5% |
| December | $4.15 | ▲ 0.1% |
| 2025 average | $4.16 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2025?
Chicken breast averaged $4.16 per lb in 2025, based on 11 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.16 of 2025 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.16 in 2025 is about $4.33 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2025 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 0% from the 2025 average of $4.16.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2025 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2025/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2025/">Chicken breast price in 2025 (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 2025 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2025/