Lee’s Famous Recipe Menu : Prices, Best Orders & Family Meals

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is one of those regional fried chicken chains people remember because it does not feel exactly like KFC, Popeyes, or a supermarket hot case. The menu is built around fresh, pressure-cooked chicken, biscuits, homestyle sides, breast strips, livers and gizzards, family meals, and catering trays.

But the Lee’s Famous Recipe menu can be confusing if you are checking prices before ordering. Some locations show different prices, some specials are franchise-specific, delivery apps often cost more than in-store pickup, and not every side is available everywhere.

This guide keeps it simple: what is actually on the Lee’s Famous Recipe menu in 2026, what is worth ordering, what the family meals usually cost, which sides are the best picks, and how to check the real price at your local Lee’s before you order.

Lee’s says its Famous Recipe chicken is cooked fresh, never frozen, honey-dipped, hand-breaded, and pressure-cooked to seal in flavor. The brand started in 1966, when Lee Cummings and Harold Omer opened Harold’s Take Home in Lima, Ohio, where Lee introduced his Famous Recipe chicken.

Lee’s Chicken Specials Today Menu

What Is Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken?

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is a quick-service fried chicken chain founded in 1966 by Lee Cummings — the nephew of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders. The original restaurant was called “Harold’s Take-Home,” operated in partnership with Harold Omer. Today, Lee’s operates 130+ locations across 13+ states, with the highest concentration in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri.

What makes Lee’s Famous Recipe different:

  • Chicken is always fresh, never frozen
  • Every piece is honey-dipped and hand-breaded in a proprietary blend of herbs and spices
  • Chicken is pressure-cooked to seal in flavor — the same technique popularized by Colonel Sanders
  • Sides are made from homestyle scratch recipes, not pre-packaged mixes
  • Beans are globally sourced, roasted in-house

Lee’s is now owned by Artemis Restaurant Corp (CEO: Ryan Weaver) after a 2021 acquisition and generates over $229 million in system-wide sales annually.

What Should You Order at Lee’s?

For a first visit, order the Famous Recipe chicken meal if you want the classic Lee’s experience. That gets you the pressure-cooked chicken, sides, and biscuit in one plate.

If you prefer boneless chicken, get the Jumbo Breast Strips. If you are feeding a family, skip individual meals and go straight to an 8-piece, 12-piece, or 16-piece family meal. Lee’s official site highlights the 16 Piece Meal with mixed chicken or strips, large sides, and biscuits as one of its featured family items.

If You WantBest Order
Classic first-time meal2-piece or 3-piece Famous Recipe meal
Boneless optionJumbo Breast Strips
Best family value12-piece or 16-piece family meal
Most filling side comboMashed potatoes, wedges, coleslaw
Old-school orderLivers or gizzards
App deal / rewardsOrder through Lee’s Famous Rewards
Comfort foodChicken Pot Pie, when available
Sandwich optionFamous Chicken Sandwich

Lee’s Famous Recipe Menu Overview

The Lee’s menu is organized into these main sections:

  1. Classic Chicken — Individual pieces (Famous Recipe, Spicy, Oven Roasted)
  2. Jumbo Breast Strips — Individual and family-size strip orders
  3. Wings — Individual and party-sized
  4. Combo Meals — Chicken + sides combos
  5. Family Meals — 8-piece through 20-piece mixed, strip, and specialty builds
  6. Favorites — Dippers, livers & gizzards, shrimp, chicken pot pie
  7. Chicken Sandwich — New brioche bun sandwich
  8. Sides — Full lineup of homestyle sides
  9. Kids Meals
  10. Desserts & Drinks
  11. Catering

Important pricing note: Lee’s is a franchise chain. Individual location prices vary by market. Prices listed reflect published regional averages and may differ at your specific location. Delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub will reflect a markup above in-store pricing. Always confirm current pricing at your nearest Lee’s.

Lee’s Family Meals & Catering Menu

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken — Individual Meals With Prices

The classic chicken is the reason to go to Lee’s. Most locations offer Famous Recipe chicken, and some also offer spicy or oven-roasted options depending on the store.

A typical chicken meal usually includes chicken, sides, and a biscuit. Snacks may include chicken and a biscuit without the full side setup.Lee’s Famous Recipe is best when you order to its strengths: Famous Recipe chicken, Jumbo Breast Strips, homestyle sides, biscuits, and family meals. The 12-piece and 16-piece meals are usually the smartest value for families, while a 2-piece or 3-piece chicken meal is the easiest first-time order.

For sides, keep it classic with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, wedges, or green beans. Try livers, gizzards, or chicken pot pie if your location carries them. And before placing a big order, check your local Lee’s app or store page — the real price is always the one at your chosen location, not a random third-party menu page.

All classic chicken selections are available in three preparations: Famous Recipe (original, pressure-cooked), Spicy (hand-breaded with a heat blend), and where available, Oven Roasted.

Snack = Chicken + Biscuit
Meal = Chicken + 2 Sides + Biscuit

ItemSizeSnack PriceMeal Price
Breast1 pc~$3.69~$5.29–$6.49
Leg & Thigh2 pc~$3.99~$5.49–$6.49
Breast & Wing2 pc~$4.79~$6.39–$7.99
Leg, Thigh & Wing3 pc~$4.99~$6.59–$9.49
Breast, Thigh & Leg3 pc~$5.99~$7.59–$9.49
4 pc Meal4 pc~$8.99~$10.49
5 pc Meal5 pc~$10.99~$12.49
Liver or Gizzard Meal——~$6.99
5 Wing Meal5 wings—~$11.49

Wednesday Special: Many Lee’s Famous Recipe locations offer a discounted 3-piece meal on Wednesdays — typically $8.49 vs the regular $9.49. Check your specific location for current Wednesday specials, as promotions vary by franchise owner.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Jumbo Breast Strips Menu

Jumbo Breast Strips are a signature item on the Lee’s Famous Recipe chicken menu — large, boneless strips available individually or in family-size boxes.

Individual Strips

SizeSnack (Strips + Biscuit)Meal (Strips + 2 Sides + Biscuit)
3 pc~$4.29~$6.29
5 pc~$6.69~$8.69

Family Strip Boxes & Meals

SizeBox (With Biscuits)Meal (With Sides & Biscuits)
8 pc Strips~$11.69~$17.29 (2 Large Sides, 4 Biscuits)
12 pc Strips~$15.29~$22.29 (3 Large Sides, 6 Biscuits)
16 pc Strips~$19.99~$29.99 (4 Large Sides, 8 Biscuits)
20 pc Strips—~$38.99 (5 Large Sides, 10 Biscuits)

Lee’s Famous Recipe Wings Menu

SizePrice
3 pc Wings Snack~$4.19
3 pc Wings Meal (+ 2 Sides + Biscuit)~$5.79
5 pc Wings Snack~$6.29
5 pc Wings Meal (+ 2 Sides + Biscuit)~$7.89
10 pc Wings Only~$15.49
6 pc Wings (with sauce, via delivery)varies
12 pc Wings (with sauce)varies
20 pc Spicy Wings (with sauce)varies

Available wing sauces (locations may vary): Bonsai, Chipotle Ranch, Honey Mustard, Creamy Ranch, Country BBQ, Fiery Buffalo, or no sauce.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, Wings, Jumbo Breast Strips menu

Lee’s Famous Recipe Family Meals With Prices

Lee’s chicken menu family meals are built around mixed chicken (thighs, legs, breasts, and wings) or all-strips configurations. All family meals include large sides and biscuits.

Mixed Chicken Family Meals

SizeBox OnlyMeal (With Sides & Biscuits)
8 pc Mixed~$11.99~$17.99 (2 Large Sides, 4 Biscuits)
12 pc Mixed~$16.99~$26.99 (3 Large Sides, 6 Biscuits)
16 pc Mixed~$21.99~$32.99 (4 Large Sides, 8 Biscuits)
20 pc Mixed~$24.99~$38.99 (5 Large Sides, 10 Biscuits)

The 16-piece family meal (4 Thighs, 4 Legs, 4 Breasts, 4 Wings + 4 Large Sides + 8 Biscuits) is the flagship family offering on the Lee’s Famous Recipe menu and the best-value option per piece for large groups.

Dark Chicken Family Meal

SizePrice
10 pc Dark Chicken Box~$9.69
10 pc Dark Chicken Meal (2 Sides, 5 Biscuits)~$17.49

Flock of Wings Family Meal

SizePrice
12 pc Wings Box~$11.99
12 pc Wings Meal (2 Sides, 4 Biscuits)~$18.49

Lee’s Famous Recipe Combo Meals

Combos are chicken-forward meals with 1 or 2 homestyle sides (no biscuit included in all combos — confirm at your location).

Item1 Side2 Sides
2 pc Leg & Thigh Combo~$5.69~$6.69
3 pc Leg, Thigh & Wing Combo~$6.99~$7.99
3 pc Jumbo Strips Combo~$6.59~$7.59
5 pc Jumbo Strips Combo~$8.89~$9.79
3 pc Wings Combo~$6.19~$7.19
Livers & Gizzards Combo~$5.89~$6.99
Jumbo Boneless Dippers Combo~$6.49~$7.69
Country Fried Steak Combo~$6.19~$7.19

Lee’s Famous Recipe Favorites Menu

Spicy Jumbo Dippers

Boneless spicy chicken pieces — one of the most popular items on the Lee’s Famous Recipe chicken menu for those who want heat without bone-in chicken.

SizePrice
Regular Cup~$3.69
Medium Cup~$5.39
Large Cup~$6.99
Individual Meal (+ 1 Side, Biscuit)~$6.49
Box~$14.99
Family Meal (+ 2 Large Sides, 4 Biscuits)~$19.99

Livers & Gizzards

A beloved heritage item — Lee’s is one of the few fast-food chains to still serve livers and gizzards as a standard menu item.

SizePrice
Regular~$3.79
Large~$5.29
Meal (+ 2 Sides, Biscuit)~$5.99–$6.99
Order (Livers, Gizzards, or Mixed)varies

Chicken Pot Pie

A rotating comfort-food staple on the Lee’s menu — savory chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce baked in a flaky pastry crust. Available September through March at most locations.

SizePrice
Individual Pot Pie~$4.99

Shrimp

SizePrice
Individual Meal~$6.29
Box~$13.99
Family Meal (+ 2 Sides, 4 Biscuits)~$18.49

Lee’s Chicken Sandwich

Lee’s newest core menu addition — a crispy chicken filet with chipotle ranch and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

VersionIncludesPrice
Sandwich OnlyBrioche bun, filet, chipotle ranch, pickles~$5.99
Sandwich SnackSandwich + 1 Side~$7.99
Sandwich MealSandwich + 2 Sides + Biscuit~$9.99
Sandwich Meal w/ DrinkSandwich + 1 Side + Drinkvaries

Lee’s Famous Recipe Sides Menu With Prices

Lee’s homestyle sides are what separate it from other fast-food chicken chains. Available in individual and large/family sizes.

SideIndividualLarge
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Coleslaw~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Green Beans~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Baked Beans~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Cajun Rice~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Broccoli Pasta Salad~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Potato Salad~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Potato Wedges~$1.59–$2.99~$3.69–$5.69
Okra~$1.89–$2.99~$3.69–$4.89
Corn on the Cob~$1.79 (1 pc)~$4.99 (3 pc)
Chicken & Noodles~$2.99~$5.69
Mac & Cheesevariesvaries

Side availability varies by location. Not all sides are available at every Lee’s Famous Recipe franchise. Chicken & Noodles, Okra, and Cajun Rice are particularly location-dependent. Call ahead or check the Lee’s app for your specific store’s current side options.

À La Carte Add-Ons

ItemPrice
Biscuit (1 pc)~$0.59
Biscuit (6 pc)~$3.49
Fried Pickles (3 pc)~$1.49
Fried Pickles (6 pc)~$2.89
Fried Pickles (9 pc)~$3.99
Jalapeño Peppers (1 pc)~$0.25
Jalapeño Peppers (5 pc)~$0.99
Lee's Famous Recipe Family Meals, Combo Meals, Favorites, and Famous Recipe Sides Menu

Lee’s Famous Recipe Kids Meals

Each kids meal includes 1 side, a biscuit, and a small drink.

ItemPrice
2 pc Strips + Side + Biscuit + Drink~$3.99
Chicken Leg + Side + Biscuit + Drink~$3.99

Lee’s Famous Recipe Catering Menu

Lee’s catering is available for pickup, delivery, and full-service events with table service and utensils.

ItemSizePrice
Jumbo Breast Strips Party Tray25 pc~$29.99
Spicy Jumbo Dippers Party Tray50 pc~$29.99
Classic Sides1/2 Gallon~$9.99–$15.99
Classic Sides1 Gallon~$17.99–$28.99

Contact your local Lee’s directly for full catering quotes on large events.

Lee’s Chicken Specials Today — Daily & Weekly Deals

Lee’s Famous Recipe specials vary by location and franchise owner, but these are the most commonly offered promotions:

Wednesday Special: The best-known Lee’s chicken special — most locations offer a discounted 3-piece meal on Wednesdays (typically ~$8.49 vs the regular $9.49). This varies by location; some franchise owners run their own version.

Lee’s Famous Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent via the Lee’s app. Points redeem for free food and dollar-off rewards. New members receive a free regular drink upon signup and $5 off a $15+ order.

App-Exclusive Offers: The Lee’s app features rotating promotions, limited-time deals, and reorder shortcuts. Download from the App Store or Google Play and check “Offers” for current specials at your location.

Seasonal Items: The Chicken Pot Pie returns seasonally (September–March). Holiday promotions and limited-time flavors are announced via the Lee’s app and leesfamousrecipe.com/news.

For Lee’s chicken specials today, the most reliable sources are the Lee’s app, your location’s Facebook page, or calling your nearest store directly — daily specials are not published system-wide.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Menu by Location

Lee’s Famous Recipe — Muskegon, MI Menu

Lee’s operates three Muskegon, Michigan locations, making it one of the most Lee’s-dense markets in the state.

LocationAddressHours
Muskegon (East Apple)1317 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442Mon–Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 11am–9am*, Sun 11am–9pm
Muskegon (West Sherman)856 W Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441Mon–Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 11am–9am*, Sun 11am–9pm
North Muskegon200 N Causeway St, Muskegon, MI 49445Mon–Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 11am–9am*, Sun 11am–9pm

Note: Saturday closing time may be a published listing error — confirm directly with the location.

All three Lee’s Famous Recipe Muskegon locations carry the full standard menu: Famous Recipe chicken, Spicy chicken, strips, wings, dippers, homestyle sides, biscuits, kids meals, and the new Chicken Sandwich. The Chicken Pot Pie is available September–March.

Lee’s Famous Recipe — Middlesboro, KY Menu

The Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Middlesboro location is at 720 North 12th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965. It serves the full Lee’s core menu with Kentucky-standard homestyle sides. As a Kentucky franchise, this location is especially likely to carry Chicken & Noodles as a side — one of the most popular regional sides in the Lee’s KY network.

Lee’s Famous Recipe — Lawrenceburg, KY Menu

The Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Lawrenceburg location is at 755 West Broadway Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Full standard menu available for pickup. This is a pickup-only location based on current Lee’s listings — delivery availability should be confirmed via the Lee’s app or DoorDash at your address.

Lee’s Famous Recipe — Columbia, MO Menu

The Lee’s Famous Recipe Columbia MO location is at 2316 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, phone (573) 474-5337.

Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Columbia is one of Lee’s Missouri franchise markets. The full standard menu applies, including Famous Recipe and Spicy chicken, strips, wings, dippers, family meals, and homestyle sides. As a university town (University of Missouri), the Columbia location is popular for group and catering orders — contact directly at (573) 474-5337 for event pricing.

Lee’s Famous Recipe States & Markets

Lee’s Famous Recipe locations span 13+ states, with the densest networks in:

  • Kentucky — the brand’s home state; highest number of locations
  • Ohio — strong presence throughout the state
  • Indiana — multiple markets
  • Michigan — including Muskegon, Plymouth, and other markets
  • Missouri — including Columbia
  • Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Use the location finder at leesfamousrecipe.com/locations/all to find your nearest store with current hours and ordering options.

Lee’s Famous Recipe vs. KFC: Key Differences

Many customers searching for the Lee’s Famous Recipe chicken menu are comparing it to KFC. Here’s what’s actually different:

FeatureLee’s Famous RecipeKFC
Founder connectionLee Cummings, KFC founder’s nephewColonel Harland Sanders
Chicken freshnessFresh, never frozenVaries by location
Cooking methodHoney-dipped, hand-breaded, pressure-cookedPressure-cooked (original recipe)
Espresso / lattesN/AN/A
Chicken Pot PieYes — seasonal stapleYes
Livers & GizzardsYes — standard menu itemRarely; regional only
PricingComparable to KFCComparable to Lee’s
Locations130+, concentrated in Midwest/South4,000+ US locations
Loyalty programLee’s Famous Rewards (app)KFC Rewards (app)

The core preparation method — honey-dipped, hand-breaded, pressure-cooked chicken — is shared DNA with KFC, but Lee’s operates at a smaller, more regional scale with a stronger emphasis on homestyle sides and fresh preparation.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Nutrition — Calorie Guide

ItemCalories (Approximate)
Famous Recipe Breast (1 pc)430–500 cal
Spicy Breast (1 pc)440–520 cal
Thigh (1 pc)280–350 cal
Leg (1 pc)150–200 cal
Wing (1 pc)130–180 cal
Jumbo Strip (1 pc)200–260 cal
Spicy Jumbo Dipper (serving)300–400 cal
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Reg)170 cal
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Lg)690 cal
Coleslaw (Reg)130 cal
Coleslaw (Lg)530 cal
Green Beans (Reg)30 cal
Green Beans (Lg)130 cal
Baked Beans (Reg)190 cal
Corn on the Cob (1 pc)140–180 cal
Biscuit (1 pc)250–330 cal
1 pc Snack (any chicken)430–970 cal range
2 pc Meal680–2,160 cal range
3 pc Meal870–2,430 cal range

Calorie ranges reflect variation across Famous Recipe, Spicy, and strip preparations, plus side selections. For complete allergen and nutrition data, visit leesfamousrecipe.com/nutrition-and-allergen/ or request a sheet in-store.

Lowest-calorie side options at Lee’s: Green beans (~30 cal regular), coleslaw (~130 cal regular), and corn on the cob are the best choices for calorie-conscious guests.

 Lee's famous Recipes, calories and Nutrition

How to Order Lee’s Famous Recipe Online

Lee’s Famous Rewards App (iOS & Android):

  • Mobile ordering for pickup
  • Earn 1 point per $1 spent
  • New member bonus: free regular drink + $5 off $15+ purchase
  • Save favorite orders and reorder in seconds
  • App Clip available for quick one-time orders

leesfamousrecipe.com: Find your location, view the menu, and place pickup orders online.

DoorDash & Uber Eats: Most Lee’s locations are available for delivery. Prices on delivery apps reflect a markup above in-store pricing, plus platform delivery fees. Check your specific address for availability.

Grubhub & Seamless: Also available at select locations.

Lee’s Famous Recipe FAQs

Is Lee’s Famous Recipe chicken fresh or frozen?

Lee’s chicken is always fresh, never frozen. Every piece is honey-dipped, hand-breaded, and pressure-cooked to order.

Does Lee’s Famous Recipe have a Wednesday special?

Most locations offer a discounted 3-piece meal on Wednesdays — typically around $8.49 compared to the standard $9.49. Confirm with your local store as specials are franchise-set.

What are the Lee’s Famous Recipe family meal options?

Family meals range from 8-piece to 20-piece mixed chicken, as well as strip-based family meals (8 to 20 strips). All include large homestyle sides and biscuits. The 16-piece mixed meal with 4 large sides and 8 biscuits is the most popular family configuration.

Does Lee’s Famous Recipe have a chicken sandwich?

Yes. Lee’s newest menu addition is a crispy chicken filet with chipotle ranch and pickles on a toasted brioche bun. Available as a sandwich only, snack (+ 1 side), or meal (+ 2 sides + biscuit).

What sides does Lee’s Famous Recipe serve?

Core sides include mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, Cajun rice, broccoli pasta salad, potato salad, potato wedges, okra, and corn on the cob. Chicken & noodles and mac & cheese are available at select locations.

Does Lee’s still serve livers and gizzards?

Yes. Livers and gizzards remain a standard menu item at Lee’s Famous Recipe, available individually or as a combo meal — one of the few national chicken chains to still carry them.

What is the cheapest item on the Lee’s menu?

A single jalapeño pepper is $0.25. Among substantial food items, a single biscuit (~$0.59) or a kids meal (~$3.99) offer the lowest entry prices.

What states have Lee’s Famous Recipe locations?

Lee’s operates in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Is Lee’s Famous Recipe the same as KFC?

No — they’re separate companies, but share heritage. Lee Cummings was the nephew of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders and used a similar pressure-cooking method when founding Lee’s in 1966.

Does Lee’s Famous Recipe have a loyalty rewards program?

Yes. The Lee’s Famous Rewards program offers 1 point per $1 spent, redeemable for free food and discounts. Download the Lee’s app to enroll and receive a welcome reward.

Does Lee’s have a chicken pot pie?

Yes. The Chicken Pot Pie — savory chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce baked in a flaky pastry crust — is a seasonal menu item available at most locations from September through March.

How do I find Lee’s Famous Recipe near me?

Use the location finder at leesfamousrecipe.com/locations or search “Lee’s Famous Recipe near me” in Google Maps. You can also filter by delivery availability in the Lee’s app.

Prices listed are approximate regional averages and may vary by franchise location. Always verify current pricing and availability at leesfamousrecipe.com or by calling your nearest store.

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