How much did chicken breast cost in 2026?

In 2026, chicken breast averaged $4.16 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $4.14 in February to $4.17 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $4.17 in January to $4.17 in May.

Adjusted for inflation, $4.16 in 2026 is worth about $4.22 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is roughly flat versus the 2026 average.