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KFC 16 pc. Chicken Only: Price, Calories, Nutrition & Allergens (2026)

Independent guide for ordering sixteen pieces without sides. Our menu file has the 16-Piece Original Recipe® Meal at $49.99 (with sides) — not a dedicated 16 pc chicken-only SKU. The ~3720-calorie figure uses a 4/4/4/4 mix from scaled 8-piece meal wording. Mix builder, meal comparison, and allergen rows included. Not affiliated with KFC or Yum! Brands.

16 pc meal$49.99with sides & biscuits
Est. chicken only372016 pc · 4/4/4/4 mix
Protein320gsame mix estimate
Feeds (meal)8from menu note only

Menu research 2026-10-08. Totals multiply KFC per-piece rows — not an official combined bucket label.

KFC 16-piece Original Recipe family feast — party-size fried chicken

Quick answer

16 pc chicken only is not a separate SKU in our menu file. The verified party listing is the 16-Piece Original Recipe® Meal at $49.99 (includes sides and biscuits). For chicken without sides, our file only audits the 8 pc bucket at $21.99 — two buckets total about $43.98 before tax (illustrative, not official). A standard 4/4/4/4 Original Recipe® mix estimates about 3720 calories, 320g protein, and 11,640mg sodium — not an official KFC combined label.

Is there a 16-piece chicken-only bucket in our menu file?

No dedicated row. Our 2026-10-08 research lists 8-Piece Original Recipe® Bucket (Chicken Only) at $21.99 — see the 8 pc chicken-only guide. For party size, the audited SKU is the 16-Piece Original Recipe® Meal at $49.99 with four large sides and eight biscuits.

Some customers order two chicken-only 8 pc buckets (~$43.98 in our price file before tax). That is illustrative math only — not an official 16 pc chicken-only product in our data.Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only.

Verified bucket & feast SKUs

Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only.

Verified bucket & feast SKUs (2026 Edition menu research)
ItemNotesPrice
16-Piece Original Recipe® MealFeeds 8 · Includes 4 large sides & 8 biscuits$49.99
12-Piece Original Recipe® MealFeeds 6 · Includes 3 large sides & 6 biscuits$39.99
8-Piece Original Recipe® MealFeeds 4 · Includes 2 large sides & 4 biscuits$29.99
8-Piece Original Recipe® Bucket (Chicken Only)Chicken only · 8 pieces · OR style$21.99
8-Piece Extra Crispy™ MealFeeds 4 · Includes 2 large sides & 4 biscuits$29.99

Sixteen piece mix builder

16-piece mix calculator (chicken only)

KFC publishes nutrition per piece, not for a whole party bucket. Set sixteen pieces across cuts and recipe lines. Default preset scales the 8-piece meal's 2/2/2/2 wording to 4/4/4/4.

Calories3720
Protein320g
Sodium11,640mg
À la carte sum$49.04vs meal $49.99 · 8 pc bucket $21.99

Nutrition Facts

Original Recipe® · 16 pc. mix

1 serving per container
Serving size16 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories3720
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 224 g287%
Saturated Fat 48 g240%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1,320 mg440%
Sodium 11,640 mg506%
Total Carbohydrate 104 g38%
Dietary Fiber 16 g57%
Total Sugars 0 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars0%
Protein 320 g640%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Estimate only — not an official KFC 16-piece label. Your store may use a different mix or recipe line.

Chicken only vs 16 pc family meal

The $49.99 meal includes sides and biscuits per menu copy. Below compares chicken-only (4/4/4/4 Original Recipe® estimate) to a full 16 pc meal estimate using example family sides (Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Family), Coleslaw (Family), Secret Recipe Fries (Family), Macaroni & Cheese (Family)) — the menu row does not name which four sides you receive. Totals sum component nutrition rows — not an official KFC combined label. Customize sides on the bucket specials feast estimator.

16 pc chicken only (estimate)

Sixteen pieces of Original Recipe® bone-in chicken only (no sides or biscuits). Our file does not list cuts for a 16 pc chicken-only SKU; the 4/4/4/4 preset scales the 8-piece meal’s 2/2/2/2 description.

Calories3720
Protein320g

Nutrition Facts

Original Recipe® · 16 pc mix

1 serving per container
Serving size16 pieces (chicken only)
Amount Per Serving
Calories3720
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 224 g287%
Saturated Fat 48 g240%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1,320 mg440%
Sodium 11,640 mg506%
Total Carbohydrate 104 g38%
Dietary Fiber 16 g57%
Total Sugars 0 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars0%
Protein 320 g640%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

16 pc meal + example sides (estimate)

$49.99 · Feeds 8 · Includes 4 large sides & 8 biscuits · Menu: “16 pieces of crispy original recipe chicken with 4 large sides and 8 biscuits for party gatherings.” Estimator uses the example sides listed above.

Calories7770
Added vs chicken only+4050

Nutrition Facts

Meal components summed

1 serving per container
Serving size16 pc + sides + biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories7770
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 418 g536%
Saturated Fat 107 g535%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1,345 mg448%
Sodium 24,170 mg1051%
Total Carbohydrate 596 g217%
Dietary Fiber 58 g207%
Total Sugars 54 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars0%
Protein 399 g798%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only.

8 / 12 / 16 pc compare

Chicken-only calorie column uses equal cut counts (2/2/2/2, 3/3/3/3, 4/4/4/4) from scaled meal wording — not guaranteed for your bucket.

8 / 12 / 16 pc compare — meal price vs chicken-only calorie estimate (2/2/2/2 · 3/3/3/3 · 4/4/4/4 mixes)
SKUPriceFeedsChicken-only cal est.Includes
8 pc. OR Bucket (chicken only)$21.99—1860Audited chicken-only SKU — no sides
8-Piece Original Recipe® Meal$29.99418602 large sides · 4 biscuits
12-Piece Original Recipe® Meal$39.99627903 large sides · 6 biscuits
16-Piece Original Recipe® Meal$49.99837204 large sides · 8 biscuits

Recipe comparison (16 pc, same mix)

Same 4/4/4/4 mix — calories by recipe line at 16 pieces (estimated)
RecipeCaloriesProteinFatSodiumAudited chicken-only bucket
Original Recipe®3720320g224g11,640mg$21.99
Extra Crispy™4800308g332g10,320mg8 pc OR bucket only in our file
Kentucky Grilled®2040300g92g6,120mg8 pc OR bucket only in our file
Spicy Crispy3480236g224g10,360mg8 pc OR bucket only in our file

Every bone-in piece — price, nutrition & allergens

All cuts that can fill a sixteen-piece party order across Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™, Kentucky Grilled®, and Spicy Crispy.

Original Recipe® — à la carte pieces (fills up to 16 pc party buckets)
PiecePriceCalProteinSodiumAllergens (PDF)
Original Recipe® Chicken Breast$4.4939039g1,190mgEgg, Wheat, Milk
Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh$2.9928019g910mgEgg, Wheat, Milk
Original Recipe® Chicken Drumstick$2.4913012g430mgEgg, Wheat, Milk
Original Recipe® Whole Wing$2.2913010g380mgEgg, Wheat, Milk
Extra Crispy™ — à la carte pieces (fills up to 16 pc party buckets)
PiecePriceCalProteinSodiumAllergens (PDF)
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Breast$4.4953035g1,150mgWheat
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Thigh$2.9933022g700mgWheat
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Drumstick$2.4917010g390mgWheat
Extra Crispy™ Whole Wing$2.2917010g340mgWheat
Kentucky Grilled® — à la carte pieces (fills up to 16 pc party buckets)
PiecePriceCalProteinSodiumAllergens (PDF)
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Breast$4.6921038g710mgWheat, Soy
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Thigh$3.1915017g420mgWheat, Soy
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Drumstick$2.598011g220mgWheat, Soy
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Whole Wing$2.39709g180mgWheat, Soy
Spicy Crispy — à la carte pieces (fills up to 16 pc party buckets)
PiecePriceCalProteinSodiumAllergens (PDF)
Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast$4.4935030g1,100mgWheat
Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh$2.9927013g720mgWheat
Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick$2.491309g420mgWheat
Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing$2.291207g350mgWheat

Bone-in allergen matrix (4 cuts × 4 recipes)

Sixteen PDF rows for bone-in pieces — not sixteen chicken pieces. Transcribed from KFC's printable U.S. allergen guide (same data as the 8 pc chicken-only hub).

Transcribed from KFC’s U.S. printable allergen PDF (updated 2026-06-30). X = contains; ✓ = does not contain per printed recipe. KFC notes cross-contact is still possible — confirm on the official PDF before ordering.

KFC chicken tender allergen matrix
Menu itemEggsFishGluten (Wheat)MilkPeanutsShellfishSoySesameTree Nuts
Original Recipe® Chicken BreastX✓XX✓✓✓✓✓
Original Recipe® Chicken DrumstickX✓XX✓✓✓✓✓
Original Recipe® Chicken ThighX✓XX✓✓✓✓✓
Original Recipe® Chicken Whole WingX✓XX✓✓✓✓✓
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Breast✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Drumstick✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Thigh✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Extra Crispy™ Chicken Whole Wing✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Breast✓✓X✓✓✓X✓✓
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Drumstick✓✓X✓✓✓X✓✓
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Thigh✓✓X✓✓✓X✓✓
Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Whole Wing✓✓X✓✓✓X✓✓
Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Spicy Crispy Chicken Drumstick✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓
Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole Wing✓✓X✓✓✓✓✓✓

Open full KFC allergen chart (all menu items) →

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KFC 16 pc. chicken only — FAQ

Updated answers on KFC 2026 pricing, bucket combos, value deals, and nutrition facts.

Our 2026-10-08 U.S. menu research file lists an 8-Piece Original Recipe® Bucket (Chicken Only) at $21.99 but no separate 16 pc chicken-only bucket row. The audited party SKU is the 16-Piece Original Recipe® Meal at $49.99 (16 pieces plus four large sides and eight biscuits per menu copy). Whether a location sells sixteen pieces without sides may vary — confirm in the KFC app or at your counter. Two 8 pc chicken-only buckets total about $43.98 in our price file before tax (illustrative, not an official 16 pc SKU). Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only.