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Original Recipe Chicken Thigh calories & nutrition
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh has 280 calories, 19 g protein, 8 g carbs and 19 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?
It can fit. 280 calories is 14% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#3 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at KFC
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Spicy Crispy Chicken ThighFried Chicken & Wings · Spicy Crispy | 270 | 13 g | 10 g | 20 g | 720 mg |
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Questions
How many calories are in the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh has 280 calories (Original Recipe), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
19 g of protein, or 6.8 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #3 of 11 KFC meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
8 g of carbs (1 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 19 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Original Recipe Chicken Thigh?
910 mg, 40% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the KFC Original Recipe Chicken Thigh good for weight loss?
It can fit. 280 calories is 14% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
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.