Complete Kids MealCone Included$4.99 Total

Kids 2-Piece Chicken Strips Meal

$4.99

Two golden, all-tenderloin white meat chicken strips fried crisp, served with kid-friendly dipping sauces, your choice of golden fries or wholesome applesauce, low-fat milk or juice, plus a real vanilla soft serve cone. Outstanding kid-approved flavor and family affordability at just $4.99.

Price	$4.99 — complete meal
Entrée	2 crispy whole white-meat chicken strips
Side	Regular Fries OR Applesauce
Drink	1% Low-Fat Milk OR Soft Drink
Dessert	Vanilla Soft Serve Cone — included

Price & Calories — 2026

Size / Option	Price	Calories	Total Fat
Kids Meal (all options)	$4.99	~670–880 cal	Entrée + side + drink + cone

Prices are 2026 national averages. Local DQ prices may vary.

Real Whole-Muscle Poultry for Young Diners

Unlike standard fast-food nuggets made from mechanically processed meat purees, Dairy Queen's Kids Strips are cut from 100% genuine white-meat chicken tenderloins. Hand-dipped in seasoned batter and fried fresh, they deliver the exact same high-caliber poultry crunch enjoyed in adult baskets—just sized appropriately for smaller appetites:

Entrée: Two whole white-meat tenderloin strips with signature DQ dipping sauce
Side Choice: Warm, crispy french fries (~260 cal) or natural Mott's® applesauce cup (~50 cal)
Drink Choice: 1% low-fat milk carton (110 cal) or fountain beverage
Dessert Included: A hand-swirled Vanilla Soft Serve Cone (~230 cal)

Discover our complete family collection on The Queen Dairy Menu or our full Kids Meals directory.

All Three DQ Kids Meals

Kids Meal	Price	Approx. Cal	Best For
Kids Cheeseburger Meal	$4.99	~880 cal (fries+milk)	Most popular — classic burger choice
Kids 2-Pc Chicken Strips Meal	$4.99	~880 cal (fries+milk)	For chicken strip fans
Kids Hot Dog Meal	$4.99	~820 cal (fries+milk)	Simplest — great for picky eaters

Making the Lighter Kids Meal Choice

Choose Applesauce over Fries to save ~210 calories
Choose 1% Milk over Soft Drink for calcium and protein with no added sugar
The Vanilla Soft Serve Cone is included in the $4.99 price — the same cone sold separately for $2.39

Transparent Value: A True $5 Family Miracle

Purchased à la carte, two chicken tenders ($3.99), kids fries ($2.49), a drink carton ($1.49), and a freshly dipped vanilla cone ($2.39) total over $10.35. At a flat $4.99, Dairy Queen essentially gives you the sides, beverage, and dessert at no extra cost—making it one of the absolute best budget-friendly family dining options available anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the DQ Kids 2-Piece Chicken Strips Meal?+

$4.99 — includes the entrée, Fries or Applesauce, Milk or Soft Drink, and a Vanilla Soft Serve Cone.

Is the Vanilla Soft Serve Cone really free in the Kids Meal?+

Yes. The Vanilla Soft Serve Cone (normally $2.39) is included in every DQ Kids Meal at no extra charge within the $4.99 price.

What is the healthiest DQ Kids Meal choice?+

Choose Applesauce instead of Fries and 1% Milk instead of Soft Drink to get the lowest-calorie, most nutritionally balanced Kids Meal.

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