Lauryn's Lemon Basil is one of the twelve permanent chicken salad flavors at Chicken Salad Chick. Fresh basil, lemon pepper seasoning and pecans — the one that tastes expensive. A single scoop is about $5.49 and carries roughly 390 calories.
Lauryn's Lemon Basil price and calories
Lauryn's Lemon Basil by format
| Format | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Single scoop (~4 oz)On lettuce or with crackers | $5.49 | ~390 |
| The Chick sandwichWhite or wheatberry bread | $8.99 | ~510 – 720 |
| Scoop MealPlus a side and a drink | $10.29 | ~480 – 1,000 |
| Small Quick Chick (~8 oz)Grab-and-go, two scoops | $7.99 – $8.79 | ~780 |
| Large Quick Chick (~16 oz)Four scoops, feeds 2–3 | $14.99 | ~1,560 |
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Every flavor at Chicken Salad Chick costs the same, so picking Lauryn's Lemon Basil costs no more than picking the plainest option on the board. What changes your bill is the format you buy — the large container works out roughly 46% cheaper per ounce than single scoops.
What it actually tastes like
Bright, herby and unlike anything else on the board. Fresh basil is the dominant note, lemon pepper provides acidity and a mild pepperiness, and pecans give it body. It is the flavor most often described as tasting “expensive” — it reads more like something from a deli counter than a fast-casual chain.
It is also the most divisive of the savory flavors. Basil in chicken salad is not what most people expect, and a proportion of customers do not want it. Nearly everyone who does like it, though, ends up ordering it repeatedly.
The most underrated flavor on the menu
Lauryn's Lemon Basil is consistently the answer when regulars are asked what other people are missing. It does not have the immediate appeal of Sassy Scotty or the novelty of Kickin' Kay Lynne, so it gets passed over — but it is the one that holds up best across repeat visits, because the herb keeps it from getting monotonous.
If you have worked through the obvious flavors and want the next step, this is it. Ask for a free sample first — the basil is polarising enough that it is worth checking before committing to a large Quick Chick.
How to order it
Best on a bed of lettuce or on plain white bread. Do not put it in a melt — melted cheddar flattens the basil completely and you lose the entire point of the flavor.
Pair it with fresh fruit rather than a heavy side; the lightness of the flavor deserves better than mac and cheese next to it.
Contains pecans
One of three permanent flavors with tree nuts. See the allergen guide before ordering for a group.
How it compares with the other flavors
All twelve permanent flavors
| Flavor | Calories | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Carol | ~400 | Mild |
| Olivia's Old South | ~380 | Mild |
| Fancy Nancy | ~410 | Mild |
| Sassy Scotty | ~450 | Mild |
| Dixie Chick | ~370 | Mild |
| Fruity Fran | ~340 | Mild |
| Cranberry Kelli | ~460 | Mild |
| Buffalo Barclay | ~385 | |
| Jalapeño Holly | ~370 | |
| Kickin' Kay Lynne | ~375 | |
| Lauryn's Lemon Basil This one | ~390 | Mild |
| Barbie-Q | ~390 |
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Full ingredient descriptions, seasonal flavors and heat rankings are on the flavors guide, and if you want help choosing, the best flavors page sorts them by what you actually want.
Questions about Lauryn's Lemon Basil
How much is Lauryn's Lemon Basil at Chicken Salad Chick?
About $5.49 for a single scoop, $8.99 in a sandwich, or $10.29 as a Scoop Meal with a side and a drink. A large Quick Chick container is around $14.99. Prices vary by franchise — see the full price list.
How many calories are in Lauryn's Lemon Basil?
Roughly 390 calories per 4 oz scoop. A large Quick Chick holds about four scoops, so roughly 1,560 in total — but that is four servings, not one. Full data on the nutrition guide.
Is Lauryn's Lemon Basil worth trying?
It is the flavor regulars most often name as underrated, and it is the one that holds up best across repeat visits. But basil in chicken salad is polarising — ask for a free sample before you commit to a large container. Note it contains pecans.
Can I try Lauryn's Lemon Basil before I buy it?
Yes. Chicken Salad Chick's own customer FAQ confirms you are welcome to ask for a free sample of any flavor in the restaurant. Asking for three or four before deciding is completely normal, and worth doing before you buy a large container.