How much did chicken cost in 2023?
Chicken averaged $1.91 per lb in 2023 — about $2.10 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2023, chicken averaged $1.91 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 $1.86 in January to $1.98 in November. Over the year it rose from $1.86 in January to $1.96 in December, a 5.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.91 in 2023 is worth about $2.10 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 7% versus the 2023 average.
2023 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.86 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | $1.89 | ▲ 2.1% |
| March | $1.87 | ▼ 1.4% |
| April | $1.87 | ▲ 0.3% |
| May | $1.92 | ▲ 2.5% |
| June | $1.95 | ▲ 1.7% |
| July | $1.89 | ▼ 3.2% |
| August | $1.96 | ▲ 3.5% |
| September | $1.90 | ▼ 2.9% |
| October | $1.93 | ▲ 1.3% |
| November | $1.98 | ▲ 2.6% |
| December | $1.96 | ▼ 1.1% |
| 2023 average | $1.91 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2023?
Chicken averaged $1.91 per lb in 2023, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.91 of 2023 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.91 in 2023 is about $2.10 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2023 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 7% from the 2023 average of $1.91.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2023 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2023/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2023/">Chicken price in 2023 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 2023 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2023/