KFC Chicken Thigh Price Calories and Nutrition Guide

KFC Chicken Thigh is a bone-in dark-meat option for readers who want a richer, juicier piece than a drumstick or wing. On the current full KFC menu list, one Chicken Thigh costs $4.49. It has 150 to 330 calories, based on the recipe style and serving size. Local prices, availability, and preparation options can differ by restaurant and ordering channel.

This guide focuses only on the thigh. It covers the current reference price and calorie differences. It also includes nutrition context and recipe choices, and it explains the best way to check your local store before ordering.

KFC Chicken Thigh Price and Calories

USAKFMenu currently lists a single KFC Chicken Thigh at $4.49. Treat that as a reference price rather than a guaranteed nationwide price. KFC restaurants can show different prices based on location, pickup or delivery channel, taxes, and local menu availability.

Item	Reference Price	Calories
KFC Chicken Thigh	$4.49	150 to 330 Cal
Original Recipe Chicken Thigh	Varies by location	About 280 Cal
Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh	Varies by location	About 330 Cal

The broad 150 to 330 calorie range helps when you browse the menu. Recipe-specific values help more when you know the style you want. Original Recipe and Extra Crispy use different coatings, so their calories and macronutrients are not identical.

Original Recipe vs Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh

The main difference is the coating. Original Recipe has a lighter seasoned crust and a softer exterior, while Extra Crispy uses a thicker, crunchier breading. Both are dark-meat chicken thighs, but the heavier coating changes the nutrition profile.

Nutrition per thigh	Original Recipe	Extra Crispy
Calories	280	330
Fat	19 g	23 g
Carbohydrates	8 g	9 g
Protein	19 g	22 g
Sodium	910 mg	700 mg

These recipe-level figures are useful references, but restaurant nutrition information can change when recipes or serving specifications change. If nutrition or allergens are important to your decision, check KFC’s official nutrition guide before ordering.

What a KFC Chicken Thigh Is Like

A thigh is a bone-in dark-meat cut. Compared with white-meat breast pieces, dark meat usually has a richer texture and stays moist well during frying. The thigh also tends to feel more substantial than a wing and is less narrow than a drumstick.

Recipe choice affects the outside more than the basic cut. Original Recipe is the better fit if you prefer KFC’s classic seasoned coating and a less bulky crust. Extra Crispy is the better choice if crunch matters most. It has higher calorie and fat values.

Is a Single Thigh a Meal or an Add-On

A single thigh is best viewed as an individual chicken piece, not a complete meal by itself. If you add a side, biscuit, sauce, or drink, the total price and calories depend on the exact items you choose. That is why a generic “thigh meal” calorie number can be misleading unless the full meal is specified.

If you only want chicken, ordering the thigh a la carte keeps the comparison simple. If you want a full meal, compare the final price of a combo or box at your local restaurant. Do not assume a fixed national bundle price.

KFC Chicken Thigh in Buckets

Chicken thighs can appear in mixed bone-in chicken buckets, but the exact piece assortment is not something to assume in advance. Store inventory, bucket size, and substitution rules can affect what you receive.

For a larger chicken-only order, you can compare the KFC 16 Piece Chicken Only option with buying several individual pieces. For a mid-size group, our 12 pc. Chicken Only guide covers the smaller bucket, while the 12 pc. Chicken Meal guide covers the version bundled with sides and biscuits. The larger order can make more sense for a group, while a single thigh is better when you want one specific piece without sides.

If you want more thighs than other cuts, check if your restaurant lets you choose pieces before ordering. Do not rely on a fixed thigh count in a mixed bucket unless the local menu confirms it.

How to Check the Current Price and Availability

Because KFC prices and item availability vary by restaurant, you should choose your local store. Do this in KFC’s ordering flow as the final step. That lets you confirm if one thigh is offered, which recipe styles are available, and what the restaurant charges.

Pickup and delivery prices can also differ. Delivery platforms may add service fees or change menu prices. Compare the final checkout total, not just the item price. If a location is missing the thigh, that doesn’t automatically mean it’s discontinued nationwide.

Bottom Line

The KFC Chicken Thigh is a simple choice if you prefer dark-meat fried chicken with a richer bite. USAKFMenu currently uses $4.49 as the reference price for one piece. The menu range is 150 to 330 calories. For recipe-specific nutrition, Original Recipe is about 280 calories, and Extra Crispy is about 330 calories.

Use these figures for planning. Then check your local KFC menu for final price and item availability. Review bucket or combo options before you order.

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