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Original Recipe Chicken Calories & Nutrition

An Original Recipe Chicken breast (172 g) from KFC has 390 calories, 39g protein, 11g carbs, 21g fat and 0g sugar.

Key facts

  • Calories

    390 kcal

  • Protein

    39g

  • Carbohydrates

    11g

  • Sodium

    1,190 mg

It ranks #3 of 4 fried & grilled chicken from lowest to highest calories, with 5% more calories than the category average of 370 kcal.

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Original Recipe Chicken by piece

lowest calories first. Choosing drumstick instead of breast saves 260 kcal.

Original Recipe Chicken by Piece
DrumstickAllergens: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten1301248430
Whole WingAllergens: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten1301038380
ThighAllergens: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten28019819910
Breast (standard)Allergens: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Gluten3903911211,190

Ingredients & allergens

Allergens (with breast):

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Gluten

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.

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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Original Recipe Chicken: common questions

How many calories are in an Original Recipe Chicken?

An Original Recipe Chicken breast (172 g) from KFC has 390 calories, 39g protein, 11g carbs, 21g fat and 0g sugar. That is 20% of the 2,000 kcal daily value for an average adult.

Which piece makes Original Recipe Chicken lowest in calories?

In the standard Original Recipe Chicken, drumstick is lightest at 130 kcal, saving 260 kcal over the standard breast. Breast gives the most protein (39g).

Is Original Recipe Chicken dairy-free or vegan?

The standard build contains milk. KFC prepares food and drinks on 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.