Premium Whatachick'n: $5.39, 515 Calories (2026)
The Premium Whatachick'n costs $5.39 and has 515 calories. The Whatameal is $8.99 and 1,325 calories (Store #608, Dallas, checked Nov 3, 2026).
As a Whatameal: $8.99 · 1,325 cal
Price checked Nov 3, 2026 at Store #608, Dallas TX on whataburger.com. Prices vary by location.
What comes on the Premium Whatachick'n
The Premium is the fuller of the two Whatachick'n sandwiches. The delivery-app menu list shows a potato bun, one breaded chicken filet, tomato, leaf lettuce and pickles. The potato bun is 240 calories in Whataburger's online builder.
The Whatachick'n name goes back a long way: Wikipedia's history of the chain says the Whatachick'n sandwich was added to the menu in 1983, the same year as Breakfast on a Bun. The Signature Whatachick'n is the simpler version, with pickles only.
Premium Whatachick'n price
At Store #608 (Dallas Pkwy & Frankford, Dallas, TX) on Nov 3, 2026, the Premium was $5.39 and the Whatameal was $8.99. The meal adds medium fries and a medium drink for $3.60.
| Order | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Whatachick'n | $5.39 | 515 |
| Premium Whatachick'n Whatameal | $8.99 | 1,325 |
| Signature Whatachick'n Whatameal | $8.59 | 1,320 |
| #12 Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $6.39 | 545 |
| Premium on a delivery app | $6.68 | 515 |
| Premium Whatameal on a delivery app | $11.15 | 1,325 |
The Premium costs $1.00 less than the #12 Spicy Chicken Sandwich. On a delivery app it was $6.68, 24% above the store.
Premium Whatachick'n calories
Whataburger lists the Premium at 515 calories, and 1,325 as a Whatameal. Full nutrition (protein, fat, carbs, sodium) was not published for the current recipe in the data we have.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sat. fat | Carbs | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Whatachick'n | 515 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 545 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 440 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | 655 | 28 g | 31 g | 9 g | 63 g | 13 g | 1,840 mg |
It sits between the #11 Grilled Chicken (440 cal) and the #12 Spicy (545 cal).
Premium Whatachick'n allergens
Allergen lines for the Premium Whatachick'n were not in the data we pulled. The breaded filet and potato bun mean wheat and gluten at minimum, and the other breaded chicken items list milk and soy.
Please check Whataburger's chart before ordering; the allergen menu explains it.
Ways to order it
- Add a sauce: mayonnaise, creamy pepper, honey BBQ or WhataSauce at no charge.
- Add cheese and bacon ($1.80).
- Add jalapeños for $0.70.
- Swap the bun for Texas toast.
See the secret menu guide for fan orders.
Premium vs the other chicken sandwiches
The #12 Spicy uses a spicy filet with tomato and lettuce. The #11 Grilled uses a grilled filet. The Premium is the plain, breaded classic. All of them are on the chicken menu.
Is the Premium Whatachick'n a good value
At $5.39 it is one of the cheaper full-size sandwiches on the menu, below the #1 Whataburger at $5.99. It gives you 96 calories per dollar, against 98 for a #1.
If you want chicken for even less, the Big Ranch Wrap is $3.00 with one chicken strip. Value picks across the menu are in the cheapest Whataburger items.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Premium Whatachick'n?
$5.39, or $8.99 as a Whatameal, at Store #608 in Dallas on Nov 3, 2026.
What is the difference between the Premium and Signature Whatachick'n?
The Premium adds tomato and leaf lettuce to the filet and pickles that the Signature has.
How many calories are in the Premium Whatachick'n?
515 calories, or 1,325 as a Whatameal.
When did Whataburger add the Whatachick'n?
Wikipedia's history of Whataburger dates the Whatachick'n sandwich to 1983.