Independent 2026 hub for KFC bucket specials, family box feasts, and value meal deals — prices from our 2026-10-08 menu research, nutrition estimated from official per-item data (not combined KFC feast labels). Compare 8 / 12 / 16 pc feasts, use the family feast calculator, and link to digital Taste of KFC offers. Not affiliated with KFC or Yum! Brands.
1860 cal is an Original Recipe® estimate for eight pieces in a 2/2/2/2 mix (from 8 pc meal description wording — the chicken-only bucket row does not list cuts). Verify pieces and prices at your store.
In-store and drive-thru feasts below come from our 2026-10-08 menu file. App-only Taste of KFC bundles and $10 Tuesdays change by market — always confirm in the KFC app before you order.
8 / 12 / 16 pc meals, chicken-only bucket, tenders & nuggets packs — typical menu SKUs with researched prices.
$10 Meal for Two, solo $4.99 meal, tenders deal — full customizer on our Taste of KFC guide.
Weekly digital eight-piece dark meat — not the same as the $ in-store chicken-only bucket.
Four bone-in pieces with sides and biscuits (available daily in our deals guide — not the Tuesday 8 pc digital offer).
$10.00–$10.49 (verify in app)
Two-piece dark meat combo with mashed potatoes and a biscuit.
$4.99 (verify in app)
Four tenders with fries, biscuit, and dipping sauce.
$8.99 – $9.99 (verify in app)
Eight dark-meat pieces (four thighs + four drumsticks in our deals guide wording) — typically app/website only, not the in-store chicken-only bucket row.
~$10 Tuesdays (not price-audited in menu file)
Every item below maps to a row in our U.S. menu research file. Multi-item nutrition references single-item KFC data unless noted — use the feast estimator for totals.
Full meals include large homestyle sides and biscuits; the chicken-only bucket is OR pieces without sides. Our menu file lists 8 / 12 / 16 pc Original Recipe® meals and an 8 pc Extra Crispy™ meal — no 12 or 16 pc Extra Crispy feast rows.
8 pieces of secret recipe bone-in chicken (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 wings) with 2 large homestyle sides and 4 buttermilk biscuits.
Feeds 4 · Includes 2 large sides & 4 biscuits
Nutrition values reference Original Recipe® Chicken Breast from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
Just the iconic chicken: 8 hand-breaded pieces of original recipe chicken (piece mix not specified in our menu row — confirm at store).
Chicken only · 8 pieces · OR style
Nutrition values reference Original Recipe® Chicken Breast from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
12 pieces of original recipe chicken with 3 large sides and 6 buttermilk biscuits.
Feeds 6 · Includes 3 large sides & 6 biscuits
No single combined nutrition row for this SKU in our file — use the feast estimator or per-piece guides.
16 pieces of crispy original recipe chicken with 4 large sides and 8 biscuits for party gatherings.
Feeds 8 · Includes 4 large sides & 8 biscuits
No single combined nutrition row for this SKU in our file — use the feast estimator or per-piece guides.
8 pieces of extra crunchy fried chicken with 2 large sides and 4 buttermilk biscuits.
Feeds 4 · Includes 2 large sides & 4 biscuits
Nutrition values reference Extra Crispy™ Chicken Breast from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
Boneless shareable formats from our menu research — nutrition uses per-tender or per-nugget rows multiplied by pack size, plus listed sides where applicable.
12 Original Recipe tenders, 2 large sides, 4 buttermilk biscuits, and 4 dipping sauces.
Feeds 4 · 2 large sides, 4 biscuits, 4 sauces
Nutrition values reference NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
36 hand-breaded nuggets with 6 dipping sauce cups for parties and tailgates.
Includes 6 dipping sauces
Nutrition values reference Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
8 hand-breaded nuggets with 1 dipping sauce.
Includes 1 sauce · 280 cal
Nutrition values reference Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
12 golden nuggets served with 2 dipping sauces.
Includes 2 sauces · 420 cal
Nutrition values reference Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
Smaller “deal” combos with individual sides, biscuits, and drinks — distinct from large bucket feasts.
3 pieces of chicken (breast, drumstick, thigh) with individual side, biscuit, and drink.
Includes 1 side, biscuit & drink
Nutrition values reference Original Recipe® Chicken Breast from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
2 pieces of Original Recipe chicken (drumstick and thigh) served with 1 individual side, 1 biscuit, and a medium fountain drink.
Includes 1 side, biscuit & drink
Nutrition values reference Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
4 crispy tenders, 1 individual side, 1 biscuit, medium drink, and 2 dipping sauces.
Includes side, biscuit, drink & 2 sauces
Nutrition values reference NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
5 tender chicken strips, 1 side, 1 biscuit, medium drink, and 2 dipping sauces.
Includes side, biscuit, drink & 2 sauces
Nutrition values reference NEW! Original Recipe® Tender (each) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
5 nuggets, individual Secret Recipe Fries, medium fountain drink, and 1 dipping sauce.
Includes fries, drink & sauce
Nutrition values reference Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
8 nuggets, individual fries, medium drink, and dipping sauce.
Includes fries, drink & sauce
Nutrition values reference Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1) from official KFC data; full combo or meal totals vary by pieces and sides included.
Pick a feast from our menu file, choose chicken style (bone-in) and family sides. Totals sum official per-item nutrition — not an official KFC combined label. Nugget counts use 35 cal per nugget from KFC's “Kentucky Fried Nuggets (1)” row. Tender counts use per-tender data. Dipping sauce calories are not included.
Family sides (2 large slots)
Includes 4 biscuits (180 cal each in KFC nutrition file) when the meal template lists them.
Calculated sum — not official KFC
Chicken-only calorie column uses Original Recipe® per-piece data and a standard variety mix (equal cuts scaled to pack size — estimated from 8 pc meal wording, not from the chicken-only bucket row). Full feast totals add your chosen family sides and biscuits in the estimator below. Menu research 2026-10-08.
| Feast / bucket | Typical price | Feeds (menu note) | Includes | Est. chicken cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Original Recipe® Meal | $29.99 | ~4 | 2 large sides · 4 biscuits (per menu description) | 1860 cal |
| 8 pc. OR Bucket (chicken only) | $21.99 | Not on menu row | Chicken only — no sides (piece mix not on bucket row) | 1860 cal |
| 12 pc. Original Recipe® Meal | $39.99 | ~6 | 3 large sides · 6 biscuits (per menu description) | 2790 cal |
| 16 pc. Original Recipe® Meal | $49.99 | ~8 | 4 large sides · 8 biscuits (per menu description) | 3720 cal |
Per-person example: if an 8 pc OR meal's menu “Feeds 4” note matches your group, chicken-only ~465 cal per person is a rough split of the 1860 cal mix estimate — not official KFC guidance. 8 pc. bucket guide for mix builder and allergens.
Updated answers on KFC 2026 pricing, bucket combos, value deals, and nutrition facts.
Prices: Feast, bucket, and combo prices come from our independent U.S. menu research (2026 Edition, 2026-10-08). Digital Taste of KFC and $10 Tuesday offers are summarized with links to our deals guide — verify live pricing in the KFC app. 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. Multi-region U.S. KFC restaurant checkout audits, regional app menus, and 2026 national fast-food price benchmarks.
Nutrition: Per-piece, per-side, and biscuit data from KFC U.S. nutrition documentation (2026-01-20). 12 and 16 pc meals have no single combined SKU in KFC's public labels; our totals multiply documented rows using a standard variety mix (from 8 pc meal piece wording) and your selected family sides. Nugget feast math uses the per-nugget row (35 cal each in our nutrition file). Tender feasts multiply the single-tender row. Dipping sauce calories are not included.
Independent reference — not affiliated with KFC Corporation or Yum! Brands. Not medical or dietary advice. Confirm SKUs, piece mix, and promotions at your restaurant.
