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Extra Crispy Chicken Calories & Nutrition

An Extra Crispy Chicken breast (178 g) from KFC has 530 calories, 35g protein, 18g carbs, 35g fat and 0g sugar.

Key facts

  • Calories

    530 kcal

  • Protein

    35g

  • Carbohydrates

    18g

  • Sodium

    1,150 mg

It ranks #4 of 4 fried & grilled chicken from lowest to highest calories, with 43% more calories than the category average of 370 kcal.

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Extra Crispy Chicken by piece

lowest calories first. Choosing drumstick instead of breast saves 360 kcal.

Extra Crispy Chicken by Piece
DrumstickAllergens: Wheat, Gluten17010512390
Whole WingAllergens: Wheat, Gluten17010513340
ThighAllergens: Wheat, Gluten33022923700
Breast (standard)Allergens: Wheat, Gluten5303518351,150

Ingredients & allergens

Allergens (with breast):

  • Wheat
  • Gluten

Ingredients

Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Natural Flavorings, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, With Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent Or Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Spice Extractives, Citric Acid, And Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent.

Allergens shown in capitals as declared by KFC. Recipes change and items are made on shared equipment, so always check in store if you have an allergy.

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Extra Crispy Chicken: common questions

How many calories are in an Extra Crispy Chicken?

An Extra Crispy Chicken breast (178 g) from KFC has 530 calories, 35g protein, 18g carbs, 35g fat and 0g sugar. That is 27% of the 2,000 kcal daily value for an average adult.

Which piece makes Extra Crispy Chicken lowest in calories?

In the standard Extra Crispy Chicken, drumstick is lightest at 170 kcal, saving 360 kcal over the standard breast. Breast gives the most protein (35g).

Is Extra Crispy Chicken dairy-free or vegan?

The official allergen information lists no milk in the standard build. KFC uses shared equipment, so traces are possible.

Source: KFC Full Nutrition Guide (official table on kfc.com/full-nutrition-guide, hosted by Nutritionix) (last updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC item nutrition labels: ingredients & allergens (same official tool) (retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC Nutrition Calculator (kfc.com/nutrition): Sweet Tea and Unsweet Tea (dataset 6826-0-1788988553, retrieved 2026-10-16); KFC Food Allergies & Sensitivities (retrieved 2026-10-16); kfc.com menu (product descriptions, combo contents and default picks) (retrieved 2026-10-16). Data checked 2026-10-16. KFC is a trademark of its owner; Fast Food Calc is independent and not affiliated with KFC.