High protein fast food / KFC
KFC · high protein
The highest-protein meals at KFC.
The highest-protein meal we track at KFC is the Double Original Recipe Chicken Breast — 78g protein for 780 calories. Below are all 18 KFC meals ranked by protein, from the brand's official nutrition data, not AI guesses.
🥩 Up to 78g protein 🍽️ 18 meals tracked ✓ Officially sourced
Ranked by protein
Every KFC meal, highest protein first
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Original Recipe Chicken Breast Two bone-in Original Recipe breast pieces, skin and breading on — the highest-protein clean order off the KFC bone-in menu. Component macros: breast 390/39P/11C/21F each ×2 | 78g | 780 |
| 2 | Extra Crispy Tenders (8 pc) Eight extra-crispy breaded white-meat chicken tender strips, no sauce; the large tenders box on the KFC menu. Derived from the 3-piece (410/29P/24C/22F) scaled to 8 strips | 77g | 1090 |
| 3 | 3-Piece Original Recipe Chicken (Breast, Thigh & Drumstick) One bone-in Original Recipe breast + one thigh + one drumstick — a protein-forward all-chicken variety plate, no sides. Component macros: breast 390/39P/11C/21F, thigh 280/19P/8C/19F, drumstick 130/12P/4C/8F | 70g | 800 |
| 4 | Extra Crispy Tenders (5 pc) Five extra-crispy breaded chicken tender strips, no sauce; available as a 5-piece box on the KFC menu | 50g | 700 |
| 5 | Original Recipe Breast, Corn on the Cob & Unsweetened Iced Tea One bone-in Original Recipe breast + 5.5-inch corn on the cob side + unsweetened iced tea (0 cal); a complete classic KFC meal. Component macros: breast 390/39P/11C/21F, corn 140/4P/33C/1F | 43g | 530 |
| 6 | 3-Piece Original Recipe (Drumstick, Thigh & Wing), Green Beans & Diet Coke One bone-in drumstick + one thigh + one whole wing, all Original Recipe, paired with the individual green beans side and a Diet Coke. The classic KFC variety plate kept low-carb. Component macros: drumstick 130/12P/4C/8F, thigh 280/19P/8C/19F, wing 130/10P/3C/8F, green beans 25/1P/4C/0F | 42g | 565 |
| 7 | Original Recipe Chicken Breast Single bone-in breast piece with original recipe seasoning, skin and breading on | 39g | 390 |
| 8 | Extra Crispy Chicken Breast, Green Beans & Diet Pepsi One bone-in Extra Crispy breast + individual green beans side + Diet Pepsi (0 cal). The keto-friendly big-crunch order — the crispiest KFC piece with a near-zero-carb side. Component macros: Extra Crispy breast 530/35P/18C/35F, green beans 25/1P/4C/0F | 36g | 555 |
| 9 | Extra Crispy Chicken Breast Single bone-in breast piece with thick extra-crispy breading | 35g | 530 |
| 10 | Classic Chicken Sandwich Crispy fried chicken fillet on a toasted bun with pickles and mayo | 34g | 650 |
| 11 | Extra Crispy Tenders (3 pc), Green Beans & Diet Pepsi Three extra-crispy chicken tenders + individual green beans side + Diet Pepsi (0 cal). The smart tenders order: satisfying crunch, a real vegetable side, zero extra calories from the drink. Component macros: tenders 410/29P/24C/22F, green beans 25/1P/4C/0F | 30g | 435 |
| 12 | Extra Crispy Tenders (3 pc) Three extra-crispy breaded chicken tender strips, no sauce | 29g | 410 |
| 13 | KFC Chicken Pot Pie Individual pot pie filled with white-meat chicken, peas, carrots and potatoes in a creamy gravy, baked in a flaky pastry crust | 26g | 720 |
| 14 | 2-Piece Original Recipe (Drumstick & Wing), Corn on the Cob & Diet Pepsi One bone-in drumstick + one whole wing, Original Recipe, with a 3-inch corn on the cob and a Diet Pepsi (0 cal). The leanest full KFC meal — two pieces, a side, a drink. Component macros: drumstick 130/12P/4C/8F, wing 130/10P/3C/8F, corn 80/2P/17C/1F | 24g | 340 |
| 15 | Original Recipe Thigh, Green Beans & Diet Coke One bone-in Original Recipe chicken thigh + individual green beans side + Diet Coke (0 cal). A genuinely satisfying low-cal KFC meal — savory dark meat, a real vegetable side, zero-sugar drink. Component macros: thigh 280/19P/8C/19F, green beans 25/1P/4C/0F | 20g | 305 |
| 16 | Mac & Cheese + Secret Recipe Fries + Sweet Kernel Corn Mac & Cheese (individual): 140 cal / 5g P / 17g C / 6g F | Secret Recipe Fries (individual): 320 cal / 5g P / 41g C / 15g F | Sweet Kernel Corn (individual): 70 cal / 2g P / 16g C / 1g F | 12g | 530 |
| 17 | Mac & Cheese + Cole Slaw + Biscuit Mac & Cheese (individual): 140 cal / 5g P / 17g C / 6g F | Cole Slaw (individual): 170 cal / 1g P / 14g C / 12g F | Biscuit: 180 cal / 4g P / 22g C / 8g F | 10g | 490 |
| 18 | Secret Recipe Fries + Cole Slaw + Sweet Kernel Corn Secret Recipe Fries (individual): 320 cal / 5g P / 41g C / 15g F | Cole Slaw (individual): 170 cal / 1g P / 14g C / 12g F | Sweet Kernel Corn (individual): 70 cal / 2g P / 16g C / 1g F | 8g | 560 |
MacroBite scores these against your daily protein & calorie targets and logs them in one tap. Get the app →
Want the full macro breakdown — carbs, fat and allergens — for every KFC meal? See the full KFC menu → · KFC calculator → · Low-calorie KFC meals → · Keto KFC meals → · All chains ranked →
KFC protein — common questions
What has the most protein at KFC?
The highest-protein meal we track at KFC is the Double Original Recipe Chicken Breast with 78g of protein (780 calories). The runner-up is the Extra Crispy Tenders (8 pc) at 77g.
What's a high-protein, low-calorie option at KFC?
For the most protein per calorie at KFC, order the Double Original Recipe Chicken Breast — 78g of protein for 780 calories.
How many KFC meals have 30g of protein or more?
11 of the 18 KFC meals we track pack at least 30g of protein. The table above ranks every one by protein.
“Great app that comes in handy while dieting. I don't have to think about what to order, any pick from the app will keep me within my calories.”
“I've never had an app tell me all the healthy options at different fast foods.”
“Helped me hit my goals and gave amazing recommendations!”
Hit your protein goal at KFC.
MacroBite scores every KFC meal against the calories and protein you have left today — and logs it in one tap.
Rated 4.7★ by 1000+ people · 3-day free trial · Cancel anytime
