Wendy's 5-Piece Korean BBQ Chicken Strips

Wendy’s Korean BBQ Chicken Strips cost $9.19 for 3 pieces with 440 calories or $12.19 for 5 pieces with 740 calories, with both options served as an entrée only. Made with 100% Canadian white-meat chicken, these strips are shaken in a Korean BBQ sauce that combines bold flavour with sweet and tangy notes. Compare both sizes to find the portion that suits your appetite.

Price and Calories

Option	Price	Entree Only
3 Piece	$9.19	440 Cals
5-Piece	$12.19	740 Cals

Nutritional Information

Check the nutritional information for Wendy’s Korean BBQ Chicken Strips to understand their nutritional content before ordering. The table below covers available details on protein, carbohydrates, fat, sugar, sodium, and other nutrients. Since the calorie and nutrition totals vary by portion size, select the information that matches your order when comparing the two options.

3 Pc.
5 Pc.

Wendy's 3-Piece Korean BBQ Chicken Strips

Nutrient	Entree	Sauce (Per Pkt.)
Calories	440	0
Total Fat	20g	0g
Saturated Fat	2g	0g
Trans Fat	0.1g	0g
Cholesterol	60mg	0mg
Sodium	1410mg	0mg
Total Carbohydrate	43g	0g
Dietary Fibre	2g	0g
Total Sugars	13g	0g
Protein	25g	0g
Calcium	2% DV	0% DV
Iron	14% DV	0% DV
Potassium	12% DV	0% DV

Nutrient	Entree	Sauce (Per Pkt.)
Calories	740	0
Total Fat	33g	0g
Saturated Fat	3g	0g
Trans Fat	0.2g	0g
Cholesterol	100mg	0mg
Sodium	2350mg	0mg
Total Carbohydrate	72g	0g
Dietary Fibre	3g	0g
Total Sugars	21g	0g
Protein	42g	0g
Calcium	4% DV	0% DV
Iron	23% DV	0% DV
Potassium	20% DV	0% DV

Allergens

Wheat Soy Sesame

Is It Good for You?

Wendy’s Korean BBQ Chicken Strips come in a 3-piece and a 5-piece serving, so the numbers below show both. Use this quick breakdown to see how each size fits your meal before you order. The sauce packet adds nothing to the totals, as it lists zero for every nutrient.

Calories: The 3-piece has 440 calories, a moderate level that suits a regular meal. The 5-piece reaches 740, which is high and better for bigger appetites or sharing.
Total Fat: You get 20g in the 3-piece and 33g in the 5-piece. The jump is noticeable at the larger size, so it’s worth keeping in mind.
Saturated Fat: This stays low at 2g for 3 pieces and 3g for 5 pieces. It makes up only a small share of the total fat.
Trans Fat: Amounts are minimal, at 0.1g and 0.2g for the two sizes.
Cholesterol: The 3-piece has 60mg and the 5-piece has 100mg. Cholesterol rises in step with the portion size.
Sodium: Sodium is high at 1410mg in the 3-piece and 2350mg in the 5-piece. It’s the standout number here, especially at the larger size.
Total Carbohydrate: Carbs come to 43g and 72g, and they mainly provide quick energy. The 5-piece is the more carb-heavy option.
Dietary Fibre: Fibre is small at 2g and 3g, so it adds little to digestion or fullness.
Total Sugars: Sugars are moderate at 13g in the 3-piece and 21g in the 5-piece.
The sweet BBQ flavour shows up in these numbers, so they’re worth a glance if you’re watching sugar.
Protein: Protein is a real strength at 25g for 3 pieces and 42g for 5 pieces. It helps with fullness and makes the strips more satisfying than lighter snacks.
Calcium: Calcium is very low at 2% DV for the 3-piece and 4% DV for the 5-piece. These strips aren’t a meaningful source of it.
Iron: Iron is a decent contribution at 14% DV and 23% DV.
Potassium: Potassium sits at 12% DV for 3 pieces and 20% DV for 5 pieces, a modest contribution.

Overall Verdict: The 3-piece is a reasonable, protein-rich meal for most customers if you’re mindful of the high sodium. The 5-piece is a heavier choice that works best when shared or saved for a bigger appetite.

What Does It Contain?

The flavor here comes from two parts: a seasoned, crunchy coating and a sweet-savory Korean BBQ sauce. Each ingredient below plays a clear role in how the strips eat.

Chicken Breast Strips: Chicken breast forms the mild, tender base that lets the coating and sauce stand out.
Wheat Flour and Rice Flour: Together they build the crisp, golden shell that holds up to the sauce.
Dehydrated Garlic and Onion: They add a savory background note to the coating before any sauce is applied.
Brown Sugar: It supplies the sauce’s sweetness and a rounder, deeper flavor than plain sugar.
Soy Sauce: Soy gives the sauce its salty, savory backbone.
Rice Vinegar: A gentle tang cuts through the sweetness and keeps the sauce balanced.
Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds: They bring a nutty aroma and the lingering finish.
Dehydrated Green Onion: It adds a light, fresh onion note to the sauce.
Modified Corn Starch and Xanthan Gum: These thicken the sauce so it clings to the strips instead of running off.

Flavor & Texture

Wendy’s Korean BBQ Chicken Strips pair a crisp, golden coating with a glossy sauce built on brown sugar, soy and garlic. The sweetness arrives first, then a savory edge settles in behind it. The sauce is what sets these apart from Wendy’s classic strips and nuggets, because it shifts the flavor toward sweet soy, garlic and sesame.

Quick Flavor Notes

Flavor: Savory soy and garlic lead, with a mild onion note running through the coating.
Sweetness: Brown sugar brings a noticeable sweetness, and rice vinegar keeps it from feeling heavy.
Texture: A crisp, breaded shell wraps tender chicken breast, and the thick sauce clings to every strip.
Aftertaste: A nutty sesame finish lingers after each bite.

Is It a Healthy Choice?

These strips lean on protein, and the 3-piece keeps calories in a moderate range. The 5-piece lifts every number, so it suits a bigger appetite or a shared order. Sodium is high at both sizes, which makes it the number to watch.

Good For You If

Want a protein-rich, filling meal
Prefer a moderate-calorie 3-piece serving
Like fried chicken with low saturated fat
Want a useful iron contribution
Plan to share the larger 5-piece

May Not Be Ideal If

Watching sodium closely
Keeping sugar intake low
Following a lower-carb eating plan
Want a light, low-calorie meal

Similar Menu Items Compared

Within the Wendy’s Chicken and Wraps Menu, these strips are the sauce-forward option, built around a sweet soy flavor rather than plain crunch. The nuggets and tenders are simpler, lighter bites, while the Classic Chicken Strips are the closest match in format. Your choice mostly comes down to how much flavor, portion size and calorie load you want in one order.

Menu Item	Calories	Price	Key Difference
Classic Chicken Strips	380–640	$7.39–$10.39	The traditional strip option, with a lower calorie and price range.
6-Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets	190	$3.79	A small, low-cost snack with the lowest calories of the group.
10-Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets	320	$7.29	Costs less than the 3-piece strips and suits lighter, bite-size sharing.

Is It Worth the Cost?

At $9.19, the 3-piece works as a filling solo meal, with 25g of protein from chicken breast. The 5-piece at $12.19 drops the cost to about $2.44 per strip, compared with roughly $3.06 at the smaller size. Classic Chicken Strips run about $1.80 less at both ends of their range, so the Korean BBQ flavor is a modest upgrade and fair value rather than a bargain.

What Should You Pair It With?

Korean BBQ Chicken Strips work well as a shared add-on next to a Wendy’s chicken sandwich. These four sandwiches either echo the sweet-savory sauce or give you a bolder contrast.

Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Why it pairs well: It repeats the sweet soy and garlic flavor, so the strips and sandwich feel like one themed meal.

Best Occasion: Lunch for two

Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Why it pairs well: Added heat plays against the brown sugar sweetness of the strips’ sauce.

Best Occasion: Dinner

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Why it pairs well: Buffalo flavor offers a bolder contrast to the sweet-savory sauce on the strips.

Best Occasion: Group meal

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Why it pairs well: Buffalo flavor with an extra spicy edge sharpens the contrast against the soy and brown sugar notes in the strips.

Best Occasion: Quick lunch

Extras Available

Korean BBQ Chicken stripes can be customized with a few simple extras, while basic serving items are also available with the order. The add-ons let eaters change the flavor profile or add dipping sauces to their chicken stripes.

Extra	Price	Brief Description
Piri Piri Sauce	$0.30	Adds a spicy, fiery kick with authentic Piri Piri flavor.
Buffalo Sauce	$0.40	Classic tangy and spicy buffalo flavor.
Mango Habanero Sauce	$0.30	A sweet and spicy tropical twist.
Dill Pickle Mayo Sauce	$0.30	Creamy mayo with a tangy dill pickle taste.
Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce	$0.40	A perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
Ghost Pepper Ranch Sauce	$0.30	Creamy ranch with an intense ghost pepper heat.
Ranch Sauce	$0.30	Classic creamy ranch dip.
Barbecue Sauce	$0.30	Smoky and sweet barbecue flavor.
Honey Mustard Bistro Sauce	$0.30	Sweet honey blended with zesty mustard.
Napkin	—	A napkin for keeping the order neat and tidy.
Paper takeaway bag	—	A paper bag for carrying the order when taking it away.

Wendy’s Korean BBQ Chicken Strips are a solid pick for anyone who wants a sweet-savory twist on a familiar chicken strip meal. Their biggest strength is protein, and their biggest drawback is sodium, which runs high at both sizes. The taste leans on soy, garlic and sesame wrapped in a crisp coating, with just enough brown sugar to keep it balanced. Nutritionally, the 3-piece is a moderate meal and the 5-piece is a heavier one, while the pricing is fair and the larger size costs less per strip. If you want to see what else Wendy’s offers before you order, the Wendy’s Full Menu is a good place to browse. Choose the 3-piece for a solo meal or the 5-piece to share, and you’ll get a flavorful, filling order.

Menu information is researched and maintained by the wendymenu.ca editorial team using official Wendy’s Canada sources. Prices and availability may vary by location.