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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
KFC

Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh

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KFC Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh is fat-leaning, with about 61% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 280 calories, 19g protein, 8g carbs, and 19g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

104 Grams (104g)
Serving Size
104 g
Serving Weight
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280
Calories
Per serving
19 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories280 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g24%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g23%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 100 mg33%
Sodium 910 mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 19 g38%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

280
kcal
Protein19 g (27%)
Carbs8 g (11%)
Fat19 g (61%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density6.8/10

27% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index10/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate70 min walk

About 28 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 19 g38%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 910 mg40%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 4.5 g23%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein6.8/10 protein density from 19g protein and 280 calories.Yes
Lower carb8g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat19g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium910mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

Ingredients

Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Nonfat Milk Solids, Whey, Egg White Solids, Garlic Powder.

Allergens

Contains

WheatMilkEgg

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Quick comparisons

Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh has 140 more calories than 7UP® (12 fl oz) and 19g more protein. Compare

Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh has 90 more calories than 7UP® (16 fl oz) and 19g more protein. Compare

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Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh Compared With Nearby Items

KFC Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh is listed in the Original Recipe Chicken category with 280 calories, 19g protein, 8g carbs, and 19g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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