Table of Contents
- Which Cookout chicken sandwiches are there?
- Why does everyone order the Cajun chicken?
- Is the spicy chicken sandwich actually spicy?
- What do diners say about the club style?
- How good is the barbecue chicken sandwich?
- What about the chicken strip sandwich and the Strip Club?
- Which sandwich has the most protein for the calories?
- Is the Cook Out BLT worth ordering?
- Which Cookout chicken sandwich should you order?
Cook Out sells its chicken sandwiches three ways: a char-grilled breast with a choice of styles, a hot crispy fillet and a chicken strip sandwich. The Cookout chicken sandwiches range from 376 calories for the BBQ style to 846 for the Chicken Strip Club, and TikTok has settled on a favorite: the Cajun.
Which Cookout chicken sandwiches are there?
The char-grilled breast comes in five styles, the fried options in three, and the BLT rounds out the board. Prices are typical menu board figures, and calories come from Cook Out's official nutrition guide.
| Sandwich | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Barbeque Style char-grilled chicken | $4.85 | 376 |
| Cajun Style char-grilled chicken | $4.85 | 377 |
| Original Style char-grilled chicken | $4.85 to $4.99 | 393 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich (hot crispy fillet) | $4.99 | 446 |
| Cheddar Style char-grilled chicken | $4.99 | 534 |
| Club Style char-grilled chicken | $4.99 | 565 |
| Spicy Chicken, Cheese Style | n/a | 634 |
| Chicken Strip Sandwich | $4.99 | 674 |
| Chicken Strip Club | $5.99 | 846 |
| BLT Sandwich | $3.49 | 392 |
Why does everyone order the Cajun chicken?
Because it is the best-liked and one of the lightest. TikTok reviewers praise its char flavor, call the Cajun grilled sandwich the best part of a tray and recommend it with onion rings and a strawberry milkshake. A Cajun chicken cheddar style clip drew over 700,000 likes, the biggest audience among the chicken clips in the search results.
The label backs the hype. The Cajun Style carries 377 calories and 25 grams of protein, 6.6 grams per 100 calories, tied with the BBQ Style for the best ratio among the sandwiches. A low-carb TikTok order drops the bun entirely: Cajun chicken, no bun, with a Coke Zero. Fans also add Cajun fries to the sandwich.
Is the spicy chicken sandwich actually spicy?
It is a hot crispy fillet, 446 calories with 21 grams of protein and 1,158 milligrams of sodium, half of a day's salt. TikTok reviewers put extra Cajun fries inside the bun for more heat, pair it with Cook Out Sauce and Cajun fries, and one rated that combination 10 out of 10. A YouTube reviewer tried it with a mint chip shake. TikTok also runs a steady spicy chicken versus Cajun chicken debate, and the Cajun has more visible fans.
What do diners say about the club style?
The club style earns the warmest comments of any sandwich. A Knoxville Tripadvisor reviewer called a club-style sandwich one of the best, freshest sandwiches at a fast food place, with crisp bacon and ripe tomato. A Raleigh Yelp reviewer described a marinated breast with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and mayo on a bun and called the food consistent. A Warner Robins reviewer titled a review "Grill chicken club style tray is the best!" At 565 calories, it is the heaviest grilled option.
How good is the barbecue chicken sandwich?
Reviews are sparse and split by store. One Tripadvisor reviewer called a BBQ chicken sandwich one of the best they had had in a long time. A visitor to a Columbia, South Carolina store found the grilled BBQ chicken rubbery. At 376 calories it is the lightest sandwich on the board.
What about the chicken strip sandwich and the Strip Club?
They are the heavyweights, built on fried strips. The Chicken Strip Sandwich is 674 calories with 28 grams of protein and 1,804 milligrams of sodium. The Chicken Strip Club is 846 calories with 39 grams of protein and 2,539 milligrams of sodium, 110% of a day's salt in one sandwich.
Fans love the Club anyway. A Knoxville reviewer titled a review "Chicken Strip Club....OMG!" and TikTok creators order it as a tray with BBQ sauce and no tomatoes or mayo. WRAL built its heaviest possible tray around the strip sandwich: it appears alongside a doubled ranch wrap and a Cherry Cheesecake shake in a 2,639-calorie order.
Which sandwich has the most protein for the calories?
| Sandwich | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbeque Style | 25 g | 376 | 6.6 g |
| Cajun Style | 25 g | 377 | 6.6 g |
| Cheddar Style | 33 g | 534 | 6.2 g |
| Spicy Chicken, Cheese Style | 32 g | 634 | 5.0 g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 21 g | 446 | 4.7 g |
| Chicken Strip Club | 39 g | 846 | 4.6 g |
| Chicken Strip Sandwich | 28 g | 674 | 4.2 g |
| BLT Sandwich | 15 g | 392 | 3.8 g |
The char-grilled sandwiches win on ratio, and the Strip Club wins on total protein. See the high-protein and low-calorie guides for full builds.
Is the Cook Out BLT worth ordering?
It depends on the store. The BLT is 392 calories and 15 grams of protein at about $3.49 on the board, and diners disagree sharply.
| Reviewer | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Tripadvisor, Fuquay-Varina, NC | Try it: crunchy bacon, nice lettuce, fresh tomato, cheap |
| Tripadvisor, Morristown, TN | One of two favorite items, with the hushpuppies, at about a dollar each in an older review |
| Yelp, Gainesville, GA | The BLT, onion rings and hush puppies were all great for the price |
| Tripadvisor, Anderson, SC | Do not order it: a cold bun with a smear of mayo and almost no bacon or lettuce |
| Yelp, Somerset, KY | The worst BLT the reviewer ever got |
Which Cookout chicken sandwich should you order?
Order the Cajun Style if you want the crowd favorite at 377 calories. Choose the Club Style when you want bacon and the warmest reviews, the Spicy Chicken when you want the fried crunch, and the Strip Club only when you are hungry and ignoring the salt. Skip the BLT unless your store has a good reputation for it. Our price guide has the rest of the board.