Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Menu With Prices
Explore the complete guide to Whataburger’s undisputed breakfast icon — the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (HBCB). From the original golden buttermilk biscuit and spicy jalapeño cheddar crust to secret-menu Texas Toast swaps, Double Chicken "Big Honey" hacks, Whatameal® combos, and official FDA nutrition facts.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
580 CalCrispy all-white-meat chicken tender drenched in warm honey butter sauce inside a golden, flaky buttermilk biscuit.
Displaying A La Carte price ($3.79). Toggle to see full Whatameal® combo pricing and calories.
Build & Price Your Custom Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Choose your bread crust, chicken spice level, sauce volume, and toppings. Track estimated current pricing, calories, protein, and net carbs in real time.
1Choose Your Bread & Crust
4 Options2Choose Chicken Tender & Spice
3 Options3Honey Butter Sauce Ratio & Swirls
4 Styles4Secret Menu Toppings & Melts
Select anyAdd 4 Hash Brown Sticks (+260 Cal) and a 16 oz Coffee or 20 oz Fountain Drink for an estimated total of $6.39 (840 Cal).
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Browse All Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Variations
Explore 15 items: original biscuits, secret-menu Texas Toast, bites, tenders, and Whatameal® breakfast combos.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (Original)
The legendary original: a crispy all-white-meat fried chicken tender coated in Whataburger's warm, sweet honey butter sauce, cradled inside a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit.
Jalapeño Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
A bold Southern upgrade: crispy chicken tender and sweet honey butter sandwiched inside Whataburger's signature cheddar cheese and green jalapeño pepper-infused biscuit.
Honey Butter Chicken on Texas Toast
The most famous drive-thru secret-menu hack in Whataburger history: crispy chicken tender smothered in honey butter sauce, served between two thick, buttery-toasted Texas Toast slices.
Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
A craveable collision of sweet and heat: Whataburger's spicy marinated crispy chicken tender drizzled in honey butter sauce inside a flaky warm buttermilk biscuit.
Honey Butter Chicken on Brioche Bun
A soft, buttery twist substituting Whataburger's toasted 4-inch brioche bun for the biscuit. Delivers a pillowy, slightly sweet bun texture that soaks up every drop of honey butter.
Double Chicken HBCB ('The Big Honey')
Two whole crispy fried chicken tenders stacked high inside a warm buttermilk biscuit with double the golden honey butter sauce. Delivers 25g of high-powered morning protein.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit with Cheese
Classic Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit elevated with a hot melted slice of yellow American cheese (or Monterey Jack). The salty richness of the cheese cuts the sweet honey glaze flawlessly.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit with Bacon
Two strips of crispy, smoky bacon tucked beneath the fried chicken tender and bathed in warm honey butter. A decadent sweet, smoky, and salty breakfast powerhouse.
Honey Butter Chicken Bites (6-Piece)
Six 100% all-white-meat crispy chicken breast bites served with a 2 oz dipping cup of warm, sweet Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce. Delivers 30g pure protein.
Honey Butter Chicken Bites (9-Piece)
Nine golden crispy chicken breast bites with a large serving of Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce. Packing 45g of protein, this is a top high-protein lunch or dinner pick.
Honey Butter Chicken Strips (3-Piece)
Three jumbo whole-muscle Whatachick'n tenders with a 2 oz portion tub of warm golden honey butter sauce for dipping. Crispy, craggy, and intensely satisfying.
Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce (2 oz Tub)
The secret elixir: Whataburger's proprietary warm blend of grade-A honey, whipped sweet cream butter, and golden brown sugar. Perfect for dipping fries, tenders, or biscuits.
Hash Brown Sticks (4-Piece)
Four crispy, rectangular golden hash brown sticks with a hot fluffy potato interior. The official included side in every Whataburger Breakfast Whatameal®.
Fresh Brewed Hot Coffee (16 fl oz)
Rich, aromatic 100% Arabica breakfast blend coffee freshly brewed all day and night. The ideal bitter balance against the rich sweetness of the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.
Simply Orange® Juice (11.5 fl oz)
100% pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice with no added preservatives or flavorings. A refreshing citrus upgrade for any breakfast Whatameal®.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Price & Nutrition Table
Compare all 15 Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit variations, bites, strips, and combo meals. Sort by price, calories, protein, or net carbs. Click any row to view full FDA nutrition facts.
| Item & Variation | A La Carte | Whatameal® Combo | Calories | Protein | Net Carbs | Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honey Butter Chicken Bites (6-Piece) Honey Butter Chicken Bites, Tenders & Sauce30g Protein | $4.59 | $7.19 | 490 | 30g | 34g | |
Honey Butter Chicken Bites (9-Piece) Honey Butter Chicken Bites, Tenders & Sauce45g Protein | $6.49 | $9.09 | 680 | 45g | 45g | |
Honey Butter Chicken Strips (3-Piece) Honey Butter Chicken Bites, Tenders & Sauce24g Protein | $5.49 | $8.09 | 560 | 24g | 38g | |
Whataburger Honey Butter Sauce (2 oz Tub) Honey Butter Chicken Bites, Tenders & Sauce | $0.60 | A La Carte Only | 300 | 0g | 12g | |
Hash Brown Sticks (4-Piece) Official Whatameal® Breakfast Companions | $1.99 | Included in Combo | 260 | 2g | 23g | |
Fresh Brewed Hot Coffee (16 fl oz) Official Whatameal® Breakfast Companions | $2.19 | Included in Combo | 5 | 1g | 0g | |
Simply Orange® Juice (11.5 fl oz) Official Whatameal® Breakfast Companions | $2.89 | +$0.70 Upgrade | 160 | 2g | 37g | |
Double Chicken HBCB ('The Big Honey') Protein Powerhouses & Secret Menu UpgradesSecret Menu25g Protein | $5.69 | $8.29 | 830 | 25g | 61g | |
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit with Cheese Protein Powerhouses & Secret Menu UpgradesSecret Menu | $4.39 | $6.99 | 640 | 16g | 51g | |
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit with Bacon Protein Powerhouses & Secret Menu UpgradesSecret Menu | $4.79 | $7.39 | 670 | 18g | 51g | |
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (Original) The HBCB Lineup & Crust Swaps | $3.79 | $6.39 | 580 | 13g | 50g | |
Jalapeño Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit The HBCB Lineup & Crust Swaps | $4.19 | $6.79 | 610 | 15g | 51g | |
Honey Butter Chicken on Texas Toast The HBCB Lineup & Crust SwapsSecret Menu | $4.09 | $6.69 | 630 | 16g | 55g | |
Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit The HBCB Lineup & Crust SwapsSecret Menu | $4.09 | $6.69 | 590 | 13g | 51g | |
Honey Butter Chicken on Brioche Bun The HBCB Lineup & Crust SwapsSecret Menu | $4.09 | $6.69 | 560 | 15g | 48g |
* Pricing represents standardized US benchmark menu averages. Taxes, regional delivery premiums, and franchise surcharges may vary.
Source: Whataburger LLC FDA 21 CFR § 101.9 Published Nutrition Guide
The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit: History, Hacks & Cult Culture
How a midnight drive-thru experiment turned into the most fiercely defended fast-food breakfast sandwich in the American South.
The Magic of Honey Butter Sauce
Unlike honey mustard or standard pancake syrup, Whataburger’s proprietary Honey Butter Sauce is a warm, emulsified blend of Grade-A clover honey, whipped salted sweet cream butter, and golden brown sugar. When ladled hot over freshly fried chicken tenders, it melts into the crunchy crags and infuses the flaky buttermilk biscuit crumb.
The 11 PM – 11 AM Ritual
The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is officially served during Whataburger's 12-hour breakfast window: 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM. This overnight schedule made the HBCB a legendary late-night tradition for college students, night-shift healthcare workers, musicians, and early-morning Texas commuters.
HBCB on Texas Toast
The single most famous Whataburger secret-menu modification is requesting Texas Toast instead of the biscuit. The thick-cut, griddled bread provides superior structural integrity for the juicy chicken tender and soaks up extra honey butter without crumbling.
How to Reheat a Whataburger HBCB Without Getting Soggy
Separate the Chicken Tender
Open the biscuit and separate the chicken strip from the bread. Heating them together in a microwave causes trapped moisture to turn the biscuit mushy and softens the chicken breading.
Air Fryer or Toaster Oven at 350°F
Place the chicken tender in an air fryer or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until crunchy and sizzling. Place the biscuit halves in during the final 90 seconds to warm through.
Re-Glaze with Warm Honey Butter
Reassemble the sandwich and spoon an extra dab of warm honey butter over the hot tender. The residual heat creates an authentic, fresh-from-the-drive-thru melt.
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Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit FAQs
Verified answers regarding pricing, calories, 11 PM to 11 AM breakfast hours, Texas Toast swaps, and secret menu ordering hacks.
Currently, the classic Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit costs approximately $3.79 a la carte. Upgrading to a full Breakfast Whatameal® combo (which includes 4 crispy Hash Brown Sticks and a 16 oz Hot Coffee or 20 oz Fountain Drink) costs $6.39. Upgraded crust variations like the Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit cost $4.19 a la carte ($6.79 combo). Prices may vary by +/- 5% to 10% in select franchise or travel locations.
Breakfast Availability Notice: The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is officially served daily between 11:00 PM and 11:00 AM. Outside these hours, daytime chicken tenders with honey butter sauce are available 24/7. Prices and nutritional metrics represent calibrated current US Whataburger corporate store averages. Pricing may vary by up to 5%–10% at select airport, downtown, travel plaza, or interstate franchise locations. This website (WhataburgerNutrition.com) is an independent consumer reference guide and is not affiliated with Whataburger LLC.