Independent guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by KFC. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Crispy fried chicken buckets, tenders and bowls made for sharing.
Please note: prices vary by location and may change without notice. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard recipes — actual values can differ. Always confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
KFC built its name on one thing: fried chicken made the same way for more than seventy years. The chain was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, and its Original Recipe blend of eleven herbs and spices is still the centerpiece of the menu, pressure-fried and served in the familiar red-and-white bucket. Guests choose between Original Recipe and Extra Crispy, and between bone-in pieces, hand-breaded tenders and bite-size nuggets. Buckets and family meals are the heart of the menu for groups, while the Famous Bowl layers mashed potatoes, corn, crispy chicken, gravy and cheese into a comfort-food classic, and the Chicken Pot Pie delivers similar flavors under a flaky golden crust. The chicken sandwich lineup competes directly with the burger chains, and sides like mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, mac and cheese and buttermilk biscuits are nearly as famous as the chicken itself. Value seekers should look at the twenty-dollar Fill Up and Build-A-Bucket boxes, which bundle chicken, sides, biscuits and drinks at a steep discount compared with ordering items separately. This menu guide lists popular KFC items with estimated United States prices and nutrition facts. Because KFC locations are franchised, prices vary by market, so use these figures as planning estimates rather than exact quotes.
KFC menu highlights
Most single items on this menu cost between $1.99 and $26.39. Prices are 2026 US estimates and vary by location.
💰 Best value picks
The cheapest items on the KFC menu right now:
Pepsi (Medium) — $1.99 · 280 cal
Buttermilk Biscuit — $2.29 · 180 cal
Chocolate Little Bucket Cake — $2.49 · 250 cal
💪 Highest protein
Most protein per serving at KFC:
8 Pc. Chicken Bucket — 190g protein · 2,400 cal
2 Pc. Chicken Combo — 45g protein · 890 cal
3 Pc. Tenders Combo — 42g protein · 950 cal
🥗 Lightest options
The lowest-calorie items for lighter appetites:
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy — 130 cal · 2g protein
Cole Slaw — 170 cal · 2g protein
Mac and Cheese — 170 cal · 7g protein
Fried Chicken
Item
Description
Price
Calories
8 Pc. Chicken Bucket
Eight pieces of Original Recipe or Extra Crispy chicken. Built for sharing with family or friends.
$26.39
2,400
2 Pc. Chicken Combo
Two pieces of fried chicken with a regular side, a biscuit and a medium drink.
$8.99
890
3 Pc. Tenders Combo
Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with a regular side, a biscuit and a medium drink.
$9.99
950
5 Pc. Chicken Tenders
Five crispy hand-breaded tenders with your choice of dipping sauce.
$7.79
850
Chicken Nuggets (8 pc)
Eight bite-size nuggets of marinated all-white-meat chicken in the Original Recipe coating.
$4.19
260
Chicken Pot Pie
Tender chicken, potatoes, peas and carrots in a savory sauce, baked under a flaky golden crust.
$6.29
720
Famous Bowl
Creamy mashed potatoes layered with sweet corn, crispy chicken, gravy and shredded cheese.
$6.99
590
Nutrition facts — Fried Chicken
Item
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Sugar
8 Pc. Chicken Bucket
2,400
140g
130g
190g
6g
2 Pc. Chicken Combo
890
42g
78g
45g
12g
3 Pc. Tenders Combo
950
45g
85g
42g
10g
5 Pc. Chicken Tenders
850
40g
50g
40g
2g
Chicken Nuggets (8 pc)
260
13g
18g
22g
1g
Chicken Pot Pie
720
35g
70g
25g
6g
Famous Bowl
590
26g
62g
21g
5g
Sandwiches and Wraps
Item
Description
Price
Calories
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A quarter-pound crispy chicken fillet with pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
$5.49
650
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
The classic crispy fillet with a spicy glaze, pickles and spicy mayo.
$5.49
620
KFC Wraps (2 pc)
Two warm tortillas filled with crispy tenders, lettuce and sauce. A lighter handheld option.
$5.00
600
Nutrition facts — Sandwiches and Wraps
Item
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Sugar
Classic Chicken Sandwich
650
35g
52g
28g
8g
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
620
34g
51g
27g
8g
KFC Wraps (2 pc)
600
28g
62g
26g
6g
Sides
Item
Description
Price
Calories
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Whipped potatoes topped with the signature savory gravy.
$2.49
130
Cole Slaw
Chopped cabbage and carrots in a sweet creamy dressing.
$2.49
170
Buttermilk Biscuit
A warm flaky biscuit, baked fresh throughout the day.
$2.29
180
Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni in a rich cheddar cheese sauce with a golden baked top.
$2.99
170
Nutrition facts — Sides
Item
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Sugar
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
130
5g
17g
2g
2g
Cole Slaw
170
11g
15g
2g
12g
Buttermilk Biscuit
180
9g
22g
4g
2g
Mac and Cheese
170
7g
20g
7g
5g
Desserts and Drinks
Item
Description
Price
Calories
Chocolate Little Bucket Cake
A rich chocolate cake served in a mini bucket with chocolate frosting.
$2.49
250
Pepsi (Medium)
An ice-cold medium fountain drink.
$1.99
280
Nutrition facts — Desserts and Drinks
Item
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Sugar
Chocolate Little Bucket Cake
250
11g
36g
3g
26g
Pepsi (Medium)
280
0g
76g
0g
76g
Build your KFC meal
Add these items to the nutrition calculator and see your full day's calories, fat, carbs, protein and sugar in seconds.
An 8-piece chicken bucket typically costs around 26 dollars, while family meals with sides and biscuits range from about 30 to 56 dollars depending on size. The 20-dollar Build-A-Bucket and Fill Up boxes are usually the best per-person value for groups of three or more.
The lowest-priced items include individual sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw and biscuits at around 2.49 each, plus value wraps and the Famous Bowl at around 6 to 7 dollars. Combo meals cost more upfront but include a side, biscuit and drink.
Lighter choices include grilled chicken pieces where available, corn on the cob, green beans, and the Famous Bowl in a smaller size. The Chicken Pot Pie at 720 calories and Extra Crispy pieces are the heaviest options, so Original Recipe with a vegetable side is the friendlier order.
Original Recipe is pressure-fried with the blend of eleven herbs and spices for a savory, lighter crust. Extra Crispy is double-breaded and fried for a thicker, crunchier coating, which also adds more calories and fat per piece.
Yes. The 20-dollar Fill Up Box and Build-A-Bucket bundle chicken, sides, biscuits and drinks for groups, and the Taste of KFC deals offer smaller bundles for one or two people. The app and website regularly feature coupons that beat menu prices.
The lineup typically includes KFC Sauce, ranch, honey mustard, honey BBQ, classic BBQ and buffalo-style sauce. Availability varies by location, and extra sauces usually cost a small fee, so ask when you order if you want more than one.