KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh: Calories and Nutrition

Original Recipe Chicken Thigh at KFC contains 280 calories per serving. It provides 19 g protein, 8 g carbs (0 g sugar), and 19 g fat, about 14% of a 2,000 calorie day. These are US menu figures.

Original Recipe Chicken Thigh nutrition facts (KFC, US menu)

Full nutrition for a serving of Original Recipe Chicken Thigh:

Nutrient	Per serving
Calories	280 kcal
Protein	19 g
Carbohydrates	8 g
Sugars	0 g
Fat	19 g
Saturated fat	4.5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sodium	910 mg

Where the calories come from: about 27% protein, 11% carbs, and 61% fat (based on the macros).

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of KFC. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original Recipe Chicken Thigh at KFC?

A serving of Original Recipe Chicken Thigh has 280 calories on the US menu.

What are the macros in KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?

It has 19 g protein, 8 g carbs (0 g sugar), and 19 g fat, and 910 mg sodium.

Is Original Recipe Chicken Thigh a lot of calories?

At 280 calories it is about 14% of a typical 2,000 calorie day, so it fits depending on what else you eat. Where the calories come from: about 27% protein, 11% carbs, and 61% fat (based on the macros).

Summary

A serving of Original Recipe Chicken Thigh at KFC has 280 calories, with 19 g protein, 8 g carbs (0 g sugar), and 19 g fat. Log it in Nutrola to track it against your day.