Golden Chick Brings Back Fan-Favorite Butterfly Shrimp for Lent for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Golden Chick is bringing back its popular Butterfly Shrimp for a limited time, available now through April 12, offering guests a flavorful seafood option during one of the year’s highest-demand seasons. The whole, premium shrimp are coated in a light, crispy panko breading that delivers crunch without heavy batter.

While Golden Chick is best known for serving a variety of hand-prepared chicken dishes, the brand also delivers on seafood, from seasonal shrimp to its hand-breaded Southern-Fried Catfish, a year-round menu staple and a nod to its southern roots. Catfish is a steady sales performer for the brand. Golden Chick proudly only serves U.S. farm-raised 100% catfish, unlike many of its competitors, who serve lower-quality products.

“Many brands only lean into seafood during Lent, but, for Golden Chick, it’s a core part of our menu year-round. Our fried catfish continues to be a fan favorite, and guests ask us every year when shrimp is coming back,” said Howard Terry, chief marketing officer of Golden Chick. “Our customers trust us to serve up seafood with the same quality and consistency as our chicken, and we take pride in delivering a great experience across our entire menu.”

Throughout Lent, Golden Chick offers a streamlined lineup of seafood meals that deliver craveable flavor and satisfying portions for a great price, each served with one Southern-style side, cocktail sauce, a fresh-baked Yeast roll and a 30-ounce beverage:

• Six-piece Butterfly Shrimp Combo for $8.99

• 10-piece Butterfly Shrimp Combo for $11.99

• Three-piece Southern-Fried Catfish Combo for $12.99

• Butterfly Shrimp and Catfish Combo for $12.99, with two pieces of catfish and three Butterfly Shrimp

• Surf and Turf Combo for $9.99, with two Golden Tenders® and three Butterfly Shrimp

Guests can also add Butterfly Shrimp to any order, with three shrimp available for $3.99 or a 20-piece option for $14.99. To get more value from every visit, customers can also enroll in Golden Chick’s loyalty program, introduced last year, where points earned on orders can be redeemed for free sides, sandwiches, rolls, or even $10 off a meal.

As Golden Chick continues to grow, its seafood strategy remains rooted in consistent execution and customer demand. By reintroducing Butterfly Shrimp for the sixth consecutive year alongside its year-round catfish offering, the brand reinforces its position as a trusted quick-service destination where seafood is executed with the same care and quality as its signature chicken.