KFC Menu With Prices, Calories & Guide November 2026
KFC is the fried chicken chain that most Americans grew up with: a red-and-white bucket on the table, the smell of pressure-fried chicken, and a warm biscuit waiting beside the mashed potatoes. This guide lays out the full KFC menu with typical prices and calories for November 2026, from the Original Recipe buckets and Extra Crispy pieces through the chicken sandwiches, tenders, Famous Bowls, pot pies, sides, biscuits, kids meals, desserts, drinks, and the current Fill Up deals. Use it to compare a bucket against a combo, spot the cheapest way to feed a family, and plan your order before you pull up to the drive-thru.
KFC began in 1952, when Colonel Harland Sanders franchised his first restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah, after years of serving fried chicken at a roadside stop in Kentucky. The Colonel’s Original Recipe, a blend of 11 herbs and spices that the company still guards closely, became the foundation of the whole menu, and today KFC runs around 4,000 restaurants across the United States. Most locations open around 10:30 AM and close around 10:00 PM, though hours differ by restaurant, and many sites offer drive-thru, carryout, and delivery. The menu is built around fried chicken in several forms — bone-in pieces, tenders, sandwiches, and bowls — with biscuits, mashed potatoes with gravy, and coleslaw as the classic companions.
One thing to keep in mind: the same bucket can cost a different amount at two KFC restaurants a few miles apart, and spots in busy downtown areas or airports usually charge the most. Delivery apps tend to list higher prices than the drive-thru or the counter, too. So every dollar figure below is a typical November 2026 range for planning your order, not the exact price your nearest KFC will charge.
Fried Chicken & Buckets
The bucket is the heart of KFC, and it is still the smartest way to buy chicken for more than two people. Bone-in chicken comes in two main styles: Original Recipe, pressure-fried with the Colonel’s 11 herbs and spices, and Extra Crispy, double-breaded for a thicker crunch. Most bucket meals add large sides and biscuits, while chicken-only buckets let you build the rest of the meal yourself. A single piece of Original Recipe chicken carries roughly 120 to 170 calories depending on the cut, with a drumstick at the lighter end and a thigh at the heavier end.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Pc Chicken Meal | $8–$10 | 470–650 | Two pieces with a side, a biscuit, and a medium drink |
| 3-Pc Chicken Meal | $10–$12 | 620–850 | Three pieces with a side, a biscuit, and a medium drink |
| 4-Pc Chicken Meal | $12–$14 | 800–1,050 | Four pieces with a side, a biscuit, and a medium drink |
| 8-Pc Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $25–$30 | 960–1,360 | Eight pieces; serves about four people |
| 8-Pc Bucket Meal | $30–$35 | Varies by sides | Eight pieces with two large sides and four biscuits |
| 12-Pc Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $35–$40 | 1,440–2,040 | Twelve pieces; serves about six people |
| 12-Pc Bucket Meal | $40–$46 | Varies by sides | Twelve pieces with three large sides and six biscuits |
| 16-Pc Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $45–$50 | 1,920–2,720 | Sixteen pieces; serves about eight people |
| Extra Crispy 8-Pc Bucket (chicken only) | $27–$32 | 1,120–1,600 | Double-breaded pieces; slightly higher calories than Original Recipe |
| Extra Crispy 2-Pc Meal | $9–$11 | 560–780 | Two Extra Crispy pieces with a side, a biscuit, and a medium drink |
| Original Recipe Chicken (per piece) | around $3–$4 | 120–170 | Sold individually at some locations; price varies widely |
Pro Diner Tip: if you are feeding three or more people, skip the individual meals and buy a bucket, because the per-piece price drops sharply once you reach eight pieces. An 8-piece bucket meal with two large sides and four biscuits usually feeds a family of four for less than four separate 2-piece meals would cost, and the leftovers reheat well the next day. If your group is split between Original Recipe and Extra Crispy fans, ask whether your restaurant will mix the two styles in one bucket, since some locations allow it and others do not.
Value analysis: a 2-piece meal at $8 to $10 is the entry point, but the per-piece cost falls as the bucket grows — an 8-piece chicken-only bucket at $25 to $30 works out to roughly $3.10 to $3.75 per piece, while a 12-piece bucket at $35 to $40 works out to roughly $2.90 to $3.35 per piece. The bucket meals look dearer at first glance, yet the large sides and biscuits bundled in are worth several dollars on their own, so a family that would order sides anyway usually saves money with the meal version. Extra Crispy costs a little more than Original Recipe for the same count, so choose it for the crunch, not for the price.
Chicken Sandwiches & Tenders
KFC rebuilt its sandwich line around a thicker, hand-breaded chicken fillet, and the sandwich and tenders section is now the busiest part of the menu for solo diners. The Classic Chicken Sandwich is the standard order, the Spicy version adds a peppery kick, and the tenders are the same fillet meat cut into strips, sold on their own or as a meal with fries, a biscuit, and a drink. Nuggets and popcorn chicken cover the snack-sized end of the same idea, and they are the easiest items to share in the car.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5–$6.50 | 620–660 | Hand-breaded fillet with pickles and mayo on a brioche bun |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich Meal | $8.50–$10 | 950–1,100 | Sandwich with fries and a medium drink |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $5.50–$7 | 650–700 | Spicy breading with pickles and spicy mayo |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal | $9–$10.50 | 980–1,150 | Spicy sandwich with fries and a medium drink |
| Chicken Littles Sandwich | $2.50–$3.50 | 300–360 | Smaller sandwich; the cheapest sandwich on the menu |
| 3-Pc Tenders | $6–$7.50 | 390–450 | Three tenders with one dipping sauce |
| 5-Pc Tenders | $7–$9 | 650–750 | Five tenders with one dipping sauce |
| 5-Pc Tenders Meal | $10–$12 | 1,000–1,200 | Five tenders with fries, a biscuit, and a medium drink |
| 8-Pc Tenders | $11–$13 | 1,040–1,200 | Eight tenders with two dipping sauces |
| 8-Pc Nuggets | $4.50–$6 | 330–400 | Bite-sized chicken with one dipping sauce |
| 12-Pc Nuggets | $6.50–$8 | 500–600 | Twelve nuggets with two dipping sauces |
| Popcorn Chicken (large) | $5.50–$7 | 400–480 | Bite-sized pieces; a good sharing snack |
Pro Diner Tip: the sandwich meal is the better buy if you want fries and a drink anyway, because the meal adds both for roughly $3 to $3.50 over the sandwich alone, which is less than buying fries and a drink separately. For tenders, the 5-piece is the sweet spot for one hungry person, while the 8-piece is the sharing size — two people can split it with a side and come out cheaper than two 3-piece orders. Ask for an extra sauce if you like dipping, since some locations charge for a second cup and others include it.
Value analysis: sandwiches run from $2.50 to $3.50 for a Chicken Little to $5 to $6.50 for a full Classic Chicken Sandwich, which puts KFC in the middle of the fast-food sandwich range — dearer than a value-menu burger, cheaper than most sit-down chicken sandwiches. Tenders work out to roughly $1.40 to $1.80 per strip in the 5-piece box, a little cheaper per strip in the 8-piece box, so the larger box wins on unit price even before you count the extra sauce. Nuggets are the budget play in this section: an 8-piece at $4.50 to $6 is one of the cheapest protein portions KFC sells.
Bowls & Pot Pies
The Famous Bowl is KFC’s best-known single-serving meal, and it works because it layers everything people like about the restaurant into one container: mashed potatoes, sweet corn, bite-sized popcorn chicken, gravy, and a three-cheese blend on top. The pot pie is the other comfort-food anchor, a flaky crust filled with chicken, potatoes, peas, and carrots in a creamy sauce. Both are complete meals on their own, with no side or biscuit needed to feel full, which is why they attract lunch crowds and late-night drive-thru orders alike.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Bowl | $6–$7.50 | 680–720 | Mashed potatoes, corn, popcorn chicken, gravy, and cheese |
| Spicy Famous Bowl | $6.50–$8 | 700–760 | Famous Bowl with spicy chicken and a peppery kick |
| Famous Bowl Meal | $9–$10.50 | 1,000–1,150 | Famous Bowl with a medium drink and a biscuit |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $6–$7.50 | 690–720 | Chicken, potatoes, peas, and carrots in a flaky crust |
| Chicken Pot Pie Meal | $9–$10.50 | 1,010–1,160 | Pot pie with a medium drink and a cookie |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl | $6.50–$8 | 650–720 | Macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken |
| Chicken & Biscuit Bowl | around $6.50 | — | Bowl with chicken and biscuit pieces; availability varies by location |
Pro Diner Tip: the Famous Bowl on its own is one of the cheapest filling meals at KFC, and adding the meal bundle only makes sense if you actually want the drink and biscuit — the bowl itself is already a full portion. If you are choosing between the Famous Bowl and the pot pie, the bowl is the faster, messier comfort pick, while the pot pie eats more like a proper dinner and travels better in the car because the crust holds everything together. Order the pot pie early in a lunch rush, since some locations bake them in batches and sell out before the afternoon.
Value analysis: bowls and pot pies sit in a tight band from $6 to $8, which makes them the value core of the KFC menu for a solo diner — a complete hot meal for roughly the price of a sandwich alone at many other chains. The meal bundles at $9 to $10.50 add a drink and a biscuit or cookie for about $3, which is fair value if you want both, but the bowl or pie alone is the better deal if you are drinking water or eating at home. Compared with a 2-piece chicken meal at $8 to $10, a $6 to $7.50 Famous Bowl gives you a similar amount of food for a couple of dollars less.
Sides & Biscuits
KFC’s sides are as famous as the chicken, and regulars have strong opinions about them. Mashed potatoes with gravy and coleslaw are the two original companions, macaroni and cheese is the richer modern favorite, and the biscuit — warm, buttery, and flaky — is the item people ask for by name. Sides are sold in individual and large sizes, and the large size is the one that makes sense when a bucket is already on the table, since a single large side feeds three or four people.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (individual) | $2.50–$3.50 | 120–130 | The classic KFC side; gravy included |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (large) | $5–$6.50 | 440–480 | Serves about three to four people |
| Coleslaw (individual) | $2.50–$3.50 | 170–180 | Creamy slaw; the lighter classic side |
| Coleslaw (large) | $5–$6.50 | 640–680 | Serves about three to four people |
| Mac & Cheese (individual) | $3–$4 | 280–300 | Richest side on the menu |
| Mac & Cheese (large) | $6–$7.50 | 1,010–1,100 | Serves about three to four people |
| Secret Recipe Fries (regular) | $2.50–$3.50 | 290–320 | Seasoned fries; sold with most combo meals |
| Secret Recipe Fries (large) | $3.50–$4.50 | 420–460 | Larger sharing size |
| Sweet Corn (individual) | $2.50–$3.50 | 70–80 | Lightest side on the menu |
| Green Beans (individual) | $2.50–$3.50 | 25–30 | Lowest-calorie side listed |
| Biscuit (single) | $1–$1.75 | 180–190 | Warm buttermilk biscuit; cheapest add-on |
| Biscuit (4-pack) | $3.50–$4.50 | 720–760 | Four biscuits; the sharing size |
Pro Diner Tip: a single biscuit at $1 to $1.75 is the cheapest way to round out any order, and it is worth adding to a chicken-only bucket instead of paying for a full bucket meal when you already have drinks at home. For sides, the large size is almost always the better buy for a group — a large mashed potatoes at $5 to $6.50 costs less than two individual servings and feeds more people. If calories matter, sweet corn at 70 to 80 and green beans at 25 to 30 are the two lightest sides by a wide margin, while macaroni and cheese is the heaviest.
Value analysis: individual sides run from $2.50 to $4, which is standard fast-food pricing, but the large sizes are where the value sits — a large side at $5 to $7.50 feeds three or four people for roughly the price of two individual servings. The biscuit is the standout: at $1 to $1.75 each, or $3.50 to $4.50 for four, it is the cheapest item on the whole menu and the easiest way to stretch a bucket into a fuller meal. Fries are the weakest value as a separate purchase, since they already come with most combo meals, so only order them on their own when the meal does not include them.
Kids Menu
KFC’s kids meals are built for younger diners who want the same chicken in a smaller portion, and each one pairs a main with a side and a drink. The tenders meal is the most ordered kids option, because the strips are easy for small hands and the dipping sauce makes them fun, while the popcorn chicken meal suits children who prefer bite-sized pieces. Portions are sized for children, so an adult with a big appetite will want a regular meal instead.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 2-Pc Tenders Meal | $5–$6.50 | 380–480 | Two tenders with a side, a drink, and a dipping sauce |
| Kids 3-Pc Tenders Meal | $6–$7.50 | 480–580 | Three tenders with a side, a drink, and a dipping sauce |
| Kids Popcorn Chicken Meal | $5–$6.50 | 350–450 | Popcorn chicken with a side and a drink |
| Kids Chicken Little Meal | $5–$6.50 | 420–500 | Chicken Little sandwich with a side and a drink |
| Kids 1-Pc Chicken Meal | $5–$6.50 | 350–450 | One bone-in piece with a side and a drink |
| Kids Mac & Cheese Meal | $5–$6.50 | 450–550 | Macaroni and cheese with a side and a drink |
Pro Diner Tip: the kids tenders meal is the safest order for a picky child, because tenders are boneless, easy to eat, and come with a sauce they can choose. If your child is a light eater, the 2-piece tenders meal is enough, and the money saved against a 3-piece can go toward a cookie for dessert. Ask whether your location still includes a small toy or activity with kids meals, since that varies by restaurant and by promotion.
Value analysis: kids meals run from $5 to $7.50, which makes them among the cheapest complete meals KFC sells — a main, a side, and a drink for roughly the price of a sandwich alone. The 2-piece tenders meal at $5 to $6.50 is the best value of the group, since it costs about the same as the popcorn chicken meal but gives a more filling portion of chicken. For a family, pairing one 8-piece bucket with one or two kids meals often costs less than buying a separate adult meal for every person at the table.
Desserts & Drinks
KFC keeps its dessert menu short, and that is part of its charm: a warm chocolate chip cookie, a slice of cake, or a soft-serve treat, rather than a long list of novelties. Drinks cover the usual fast-food range, from Pepsi products and lemonade to sweet tea and bottled water, and most dine-in drinks come with free refills. A cookie with a meal is the classic finishing touch, and it costs little enough that it rarely needs a second thought.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | $1.25–$2 | 160–170 | Warm cookie; the most-ordered dessert |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie (4-pack) | $4.50–$5.50 | 640–680 | Four cookies; the sharing size |
| Chocolate Cake Slice | $2.50–$3.50 | 270–300 | Chocolate layer cake slice |
| Apple Pie (seasonal) | around $2.50 | — | Seasonal item; availability varies by location |
| Soft Drink (medium, dine-in) | $2.50–$3.25 | 0–200 | Pepsi products; free refills for dine-in guests |
| Soft Drink (large, dine-in) | $3–$3.75 | 0–280 | Free refills for dine-in guests |
| Lemonade (medium) | $2.75–$3.50 | 150–170 | Sweetened lemonade |
| Sweet Tea (medium) | $2.50–$3.25 | 120–140 | Southern-style sweet tea |
| Bottled Water | $1.75–$2.50 | 0 | Zero-calorie option |
| Coffee (regular) | $1.75–$2.50 | 0–10 | Regular brewed coffee |
| Milk (small) | $1.50–$2 | 100–120 | Low-fat milk; a kids-meal option |
Pro Diner Tip: the single chocolate chip cookie at $1.25 to $2 is the cheapest dessert on the menu and the easiest add-on to any order — ask for it warm, since it is best straight from the oven. For drinks, the dine-in free refills make a medium soft drink the best value, because one cup can cover the whole meal; for drive-thru or delivery, the large is only worth it if you will actually finish it, since there are no refills once you leave. Bottled water is the sensible pick if you are watching sugar, and it costs less than a large soft drink.
Value analysis: desserts run from $1.25 to $3.50, a narrow band, and the cookie is the clear value leader — a warm dessert for under $2, or four for $4.50 to $5.50 to share. Drinks run from $1.50 to $3.75, with the free-refill medium soft drink at $2.50 to $3.25 as the best value for dine-in guests. The cake slice at $2.50 to $3.50 is the premium dessert here, so save it for when you want a proper slice of cake rather than a quick sweet bite after chicken.
Current Deals & Value Picks
KFC’s deals revolve around the Fill Up bundles, which pack a main, sides, a biscuit, and a drink into one fixed price, and around the app, where rotating offers and a rewards program add extra savings. The $5 Fill Up is the headline solo deal, the $20 and $30 Fill Ups are the family versions, and Tuesday bucket offers appear regularly at participating locations. Deals change often and differ by restaurant, so the official site is always the best place to confirm what is running this week.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 Fill Up | $5.00 | 800–1,000 | Entree, side, biscuit, medium drink, and cookie; the best solo deal |
| $10 Bucket (Tuesdays, when running) | $10.00 | Varies | Eight pieces of chicken on Tuesdays at participating locations; confirm locally |
| $20 Fill Up | $20.00 | Varies | Six Extra Crispy tenders, two large sides, four biscuits, and two drinks |
| $30 Fill Up | $30.00 | Varies | Eight pieces, two large sides, four biscuits, and four drinks; feeds about four |
| 8-Pc Bucket Meal | $30–$35 | Varies by sides | Best everyday family value when no Fill Up is running |
| Famous Bowl | $6–$7.50 | 680–720 | Cheapest complete hot meal on the menu |
| Kids 2-Pc Tenders Meal | $5–$6.50 | 380–480 | Cheapest complete kids meal |
| App-Only Offers & Rewards | Varies | Varies | Rotating deals in the KFC app; check before ordering |
Pro Diner Tip: the $5 Fill Up is the single best deal on this page for one person, because it bundles an entree, a side, a biscuit, a medium drink, and a cookie for less than a regular combo meal costs on its own. For a family of four, the $30 Fill Up is the deal to ask for first, since it covers chicken, sides, biscuits, and drinks in one price — but always check the app before you order, because a rotating app offer sometimes beats the standard Fill Up by a dollar or two. If the Tuesday $10 bucket is running at your restaurant, it is the cheapest bucket KFC ever sells, so plan a Tuesday visit around it.
Value analysis: the Fill Up bundles are where KFC’s value is clearest. A $5 Fill Up gives a solo diner a full meal with dessert for the price of a sandwich alone elsewhere, a $20 Fill Up feeds two or three people for about $7 to $10 each, and a $30 Fill Up feeds four for about $7.50 each with drinks included. The Famous Bowl at $6 to $7.50 is the best everyday value when no bundle is running, and the kids tenders meal at $5 to $6.50 is the cheapest way to feed a child. Check the current offers on the official source, KFC’s official site, before you visit, since deals rotate and some are app-only or limited to participating locations.
FAQs
How much is an 8-piece bucket at KFC?
An 8-piece chicken-only bucket typically costs $25 to $30 in November 2026, while the 8-piece bucket meal with two large sides and four biscuits typically runs $30 to $35. Prices vary by location and by style, with Extra Crispy usually costing a little more than Original Recipe, and delivery listings often run higher than drive-thru or carryout prices.
What is the cheapest meal at KFC?
The cheapest complete meal is usually the $5 Fill Up, which bundles an entree, a side, a biscuit, a medium drink, and a cookie for $5.00 at participating locations. Without a deal, the Famous Bowl at $6 to $7.50 and the Chicken Pot Pie at $6 to $7.50 are the cheapest full meals, and a Chicken Little sandwich at $2.50 to $3.50 is the cheapest single item.
Does KFC still have the $5 Fill Up and the $10 bucket deals?
The $5 Fill Up is a long-running KFC offer and is still listed at participating locations in November 2026, though the exact entree choices in it can change. The $10 bucket is a Tuesday offer that appears regularly but is not guaranteed every week — it is typically eight pieces of chicken for $10.00 on Tuesdays at participating locations, so confirm with your local restaurant or the KFC app before planning a visit around it.
How much is the Famous Bowl at KFC?
The Famous Bowl typically costs $6 to $7.50 in November 2026, with the Spicy Famous Bowl running a little higher at $6.50 to $8. The Famous Bowl meal with a medium drink and a biscuit typically runs $9 to $10.50. The bowl carries roughly 680 to 720 calories on its own.
Does KFC deliver?
Yes, KFC offers delivery through its own website and app and through third-party delivery services in most areas, though availability depends on your location. Delivery prices are usually higher than drive-thru or carryout prices, and delivery fees and service charges apply on top of the menu price, so a bucket that costs $25 to $30 at the counter can cost several dollars more delivered.
How many calories are in Original Recipe chicken?
A single piece of Original Recipe chicken carries roughly 120 to 170 calories depending on the cut, with a drumstick near 120 and a thigh near 170. A 2-piece meal with a side, a biscuit, and a drink typically runs 470 to 650 calories, while an 8-piece chicken-only bucket carries roughly 960 to 1,360 calories in total before sides and biscuits are added.
Expect the numbers above to shift a little from one KFC to the next, and remember that limited-time offers can disappear before your visit. Treat this page as a planning aid, not a menu board at your local restaurant. Updated: November 2026.