Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal Price Calories What You Get

Introduction

The Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal is one of the cheapest ways to get a complete fried chicken meal at KFC. At many U.S. locations it starts at $4.99, and you get two pieces of bone-in chicken, a side of mashed potatoes with gravy, and a buttery biscuit. If you are browsing the full KFC menu for a budget pick, this deal is the smallest and cheapest of the Taste of KFC lineup, and it is built for one hungry person.

Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal: Quick Overview

Detail	What to know
Price	Starts at $4.99; most stores list it between $4.99 and $6.99 (varies by location; delivery apps charge more)
Calories	540-810, depending on recipe style, piece size, and side preparation
What is included	1 drumstick + 1 thigh, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttery biscuit
Recipe options	Original Recipe or Extra Crispy, where available
Best for	One person looking for a filling, budget-friendly meal

What Comes in the Taste of KFC 2 Piece Deal

The deal keeps things simple. Every box includes three components:

• Two pieces of dark-meat chicken: one drumstick and one thigh, hand-breaded and fried. Dark meat is the juicier cut, which is why it holds up well as the centerpiece of a value meal.
• One side of mashed potatoes with gravy: the classic KFC comfort side. KFC lists mashed potatoes with brown gravy on its official sides menu, so this is a standard item, not a scaled-down version.
• One buttery biscuit: a soft, flaky biscuit that rounds out the meal.

Note that a drink is not part of the standard deal. If you want one, you will add it separately. At many locations you can also choose between Original Recipe and Extra Crispy for the chicken, though recipe options vary by store.

Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal Price (2026 Update)

KFC launched the Taste of KFC Deals value menu in April 2024 with the 2-piece meal as the entry point at a $4.99 starting price. In 2026 the deal is still listed at participating U.S. restaurants, typically between $4.99 and $6.99 for in-store or pickup orders. The exact number depends on your location, because KFC franchise pricing is not fixed nationally.

Delivery changes the math. A KFC listing on Uber Eats at one Los Angeles store priced the 2 pc. Deal at $8.39, before service fees and taxes. If you order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, expect to pay a few dollars more than the in-store price, so check the pickup price in the KFC app or on KFC.com before choosing delivery.

Calories & Nutrition Facts

KFC’s own menu listing puts the 2 pc. Deal at 540-810 calories. The range is wide because the total depends on the recipe style you pick, the size of the pieces, and how the side is prepared. If you are tracking calories closely, your best bet is to check KFC’s official nutrition information for your specific recipe choice rather than relying on a single number.

A third-party menu guide reports the following approximate values for the standard deal:

Nutrition Fact	Amount
Calories	540-810
Protein	27 g
Total fat	36.5 g
Saturated fat	9.5 g
Cholesterol	100 mg
Total carbohydrates	53 g
Sodium	1,820 mg

Treat these as estimates, not official KFC figures. Sodium is the one to watch: at 1,820 mg, the deal carries a large share of the recommended daily limit, which is normal for fried chicken meals but worth knowing.

Allergens & Dietary Information

KFC states on its own menu listings that its products are prepared with egg, milk, soy, and wheat, and that everything is made on shared equipment in the same kitchen area, so cross-contact with allergens can occur. The chicken breading contains egg and wheat, and the biscuit contains milk and wheat.

This deal is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since it contains chicken, dairy, and egg. If you have a food allergy, check KFC’s current food allergies and sensitivities guidance and confirm with your local restaurant before ordering.

Can You Customize the 2 Pc. Deal?

Yes, within limits. Most locations let you make basic changes, though options vary by store.

Swap your side

Mashed potatoes is the default, but you can usually switch to coleslaw, mac and cheese, Secret Recipe fries, or corn, sometimes for no extra charge and sometimes for a small upcharge.

Add extras

You can add a drink, an extra biscuit, an extra chicken piece, or a dessert such as a chocolate chip cookie. Each addition costs extra and is priced individually.

Pick your recipe

Original Recipe is the standard, and many stores also offer Extra Crispy for the same deal. A few locations have offered other styles, such as grilled or spicy, but that is rare, so ask your store what is available.

Is the Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal Worth It?

For one person who wants a filling KFC meal at the lowest possible price, yes. It is hard to beat roughly five to seven dollars for two pieces of chicken, a side, and a biscuit. The value holds up best when you order in-store or for pickup, where you pay the menu price with no delivery markup.

The math backs it up. Bought separately at typical 2026 menu prices, a thigh ($3.29) plus a drumstick ($3.29) plus mashed potatoes with gravy ($2.99) plus a biscuit ($1.29) comes to about $10.86. The $5.00 deal cuts that nearly in half. Step up to the Taste of KFC 4 pc. Deal at $10.00 and the per-piece rate holds at $2.50, but you gain a second side and a second biscuit, so the 4 pc. is the better buy when you are genuinely hungry.

It is not the best pick in every situation. If you are feeding two people, the Taste of KFC 6 pc. Deal usually works out cheaper per person. If you are eating alone but want a bigger meal, the KFC Fill Up Box is the step up. And if you are ordering delivery, compare the final total (with fees) against the pickup price, because the delivery premium can erase the savings.

Availability & How to Order

The 2 pc. Deal is available year-round at participating U.S. KFC locations. You can order it:

• In-store or at the drive-thru
• Through the KFC app or website for pickup, where you can order ahead and skip the line
• Through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub for delivery (at higher prices)

The full menu is typically available from around 10:30 AM until close, though hours vary by restaurant. Check the deals section of the KFC app before ordering, since KFC rotates app-only offers (such as rewards-member pricing) alongside the standard Taste of KFC deals.

Getting the Lowest Price: App vs Counter vs Delivery

The same 2 pc. Deal can cost very different amounts depending on how you order it:

• Counter or drive-thru: the menu price, typically $4.99 to $6.99 in 2026.
• KFC app (pickup): the same menu price, plus you can stack Rewards points and catch app-exclusive $5 deal drops that never appear on the in-store board.
• Delivery apps: a sampled Los Angeles store listed the deal at $8.39 on Uber Eats, roughly 68 percent over the counter price, before delivery and service fees. Treat any delivery-app screenshot as the marked-up price, not the KFC menu price.

If saving money is the point, order pickup through KFC’s own app. You pay the real menu price and the food arrives fresher than a delivery order.

Conclusion

The Taste of KFC 2 Pc. Deal does exactly what a value meal should do: it gives one person a complete fried chicken meal, a classic side, and a biscuit for a starting price of $4.99. Prices and recipe options vary by location, and delivery costs more, so check your store’s listing in the KFC app before ordering. For a solo diner who wants the cheapest full meal at KFC, this deal remains the benchmark to compare everything else against.

USAKFMenu is an independent guide and is not affiliated with KFC Corporation.

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