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All about Carnival's Big Chicken

Big Chicken is a new addition to Carnival that's making waves with guests. This grab-and-go fried-chicken restaurant was created by Shaq (there are also nearly 50 restaurants on land if you can't wait until your next cruise).

Big Chicken is known for its crunchy and flavorful fried chicken and punchy sauces. The signature items is the MDE, a fried chicken sandwich with shaq sauce and pickles served with white or dark meat. Other favorites include the Uncle Jerome, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and the Big Aristotle with fried onion, bacon, and BBQ sauce.

Big Chicken also has all-day breakfast, serving chicken or eggs on a delicious, light and fluffy biscuit until 3 PM most days.

What is the cost to eat at Big Chicken?

Big Chicken is included in the cruise fare.

What type of restaurant is Big Chicken?

Big Chicken is a grab-and-go or Quick Serve restaurant. Just place you order at the counter and take your food to a nearby table or anywhere on the ship.

When is Big Chicken open?

Big Chicken usually serves breakfast from 7 AM until 11 AM, and then Lunch and Breakfast from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Big Chicken Menu

Menu is from Carnival Jubilee, December 2024.

Carnival Big Chicken Menu page 1

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