A chain conveyor, in particular for food products, having two ring chains (2) connected to each other by a plurality of support bars (3), and at least one driving gear wheel (9) to feed the ring chains (2) along a given path (P); the chain conveyor having a plurality of wings (6) integral to each ring chain (2) so as to form a corresponding side edge (S); wherein each wing (6) is mounted in a releasable manner on a single bar (3).