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Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
Yes. At 330 calories with 22 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#4 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at KFC
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Original Recipe Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Original Recipe | 280 | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g | 910 mg |
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Spicy Crispy Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Spicy Crispy | 270 | 13 g | 10 g | 20 g | 720 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
 Spicy Crispy Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Spicy Crispy | 350 | 30 g | 11 g | 20 g | 1,100 mg |
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Questions
How many calories are in the KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh?
The KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh has 330 calories (Extra Crispy), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh?
22 g of protein, or 6.7 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #4 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh?
9 g of carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 23 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh?
700 mg, 30% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh good for weight loss?
Yes. At 330 calories with 22 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
Eat at KFC. Still lose weight.
At KFC, the Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh is 270 calories and the Popcorn Chicken Combo is 940. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
- The date you'll reach your goalAn estimate from your pace, updated as you log.
- KFC orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from KFC's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with KFC.