KFC Original Recipe Chicken: nutrition and allergens
KFC lists the Original Recipe Chicken in 4 sizes, from 130 calories (Drumstick, 53 g) to 390 calories (Breast, 172 g). The Breast has 21 g fat, 11 g carbohydrate, 39 g protein and 1,190 mg sodium per serving (172 g).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Breast | Drumstick | Thigh | Whole Wing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 172 g | 53 g | 104 g | 43 g |
| Calories | 390 | 130 | 280 | 130 |
| Total fat (g) | 21 27% | 8 10% | 19 24% | 8 10% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4 20% | 1.5 8% | 4.5 23% | 2 10% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 120 40% | 55 18% | 100 33% | 55 18% |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,190 52% | 430 19% | 910 40% | 380 17% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 11 4% | 4 1% | 8 3% | 3 1% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2 7% | 1 4% | 1 4% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Added sugars (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Protein (g) | 39 78% | 12 24% | 19 38% | 10 20% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from KFC’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means KFC does not publish that value for this size.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Breast size is high in protein (78%), sodium (52%), cholesterol (40%), fat (27%) and saturated fat (20%) and is low in carbohydrate and added sugars. Add it up with other items in the KFC nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to KFC, the Original Recipe Chicken contains gluten, milk, egg and wheat. KFC also notes: MSG.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Contains |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
| Gluten | Contains |
KFC says its kitchens handle egg, milk, soy, wheat and other allergens, items can be prepared on shared equipment, and it cannot rule out cross-contact. In some restaurants fish, chicken and potatoes may share fryer oil. Several items contain or are cooked in highly refined soybean oil, which the FDA does not treat as an allergen. KFC does not use peanuts or tree nuts, but says the Café Valley chocolate chip and lemon cakes may contain traces of tree nuts. Vegetarian ingredients are handled alongside meat. Allergen data reflects standard recipes and may vary with suppliers, substitutions and recipe changes. MSG is reported alongside the allergens.
Ingredients
Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Nonfat Milk Solids, Whey, Egg White Solids, Garlic Powder.
Other items in Chicken at KFC
By calories (Breast), the Original Recipe Chicken ranks 5 of 6 in KFC’s Chicken section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Nuggets | 35 |
| Original Recipe Tender | 170 |
| Kentucky Grilled ChickenBreast | 210 |
| Spicy Crispy ChickenBreast | 350 |
| Original Recipe ChickenBreast | 390 |
| Extra Crispy ChickenBreast | 530 |
Nutrition for all 6 items in Chicken at KFC
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Bone-in fried chicken at other chains
KFC is one of 2 chains on this site that sell bone-in fried chicken. Of the 2 at other chains, every one has fewer calories than the Original Recipe Chicken (Breast), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Popeyes Kids Leg - Classic | 190 |
| Popeyes Signature Chicken - Classic or SpicyWing (each) | 220 |
Sources
- 1 KFC, KFC Full Nutrition Guide, nutrition menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers nutrition, menu and ingredients · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 KFC, KFC Food Allergies & Sensitivities, allergen menu (served by Nutritionix, linked from kfc.com) Covers allergens · Last updated 10/02/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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