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Original Recipe Chicken Breast calories & nutrition
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories, 39 g protein, 11 g carbs and 21 g fat (Original Recipe).
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 390 calories with 39 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#1 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at KFC
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Spicy Crispy Chicken BreastFried Chicken & Wings · Spicy Crispy | 350 | 30 g | 11 g | 20 g | 1,100 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Original Recipe Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Original Recipe | 280 | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g | 910 mg |
Extra Crispy Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Extra Crispy | 330 | 22 g | 9 g | 23 g | 700 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast?
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast has 390 calories (Original Recipe), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Original Recipe Chicken Breast?
39 g of protein, or 10.0 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #1 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Original Recipe Chicken Breast?
11 g of carbs (2 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 21 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Original Recipe Chicken Breast?
1,190 mg, 52% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast good for weight loss?
Yes. At 390 calories with 39 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.
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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.