Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast Calories & Nutrition
World Famous Chicken · KFC Menu Item
Item Overview
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast is a world famous chicken option on the KFC menu with 390 calories, 39g protein, 11g carbs, and 21g fat per listed serving.
Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 10g protein per 100 calories.
Calories per serving
20% of 2,000 kcal daily goal
Macronutrient breakdown
- Protein39g40%
- Fat21g49%
- Carbs11g11%
Protein
39g
78% DV
Total Fat
21g
27% DV
Carbohydrates
11g
4% DV
Full Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
| Calories | 390 kcal20% DV |
| Total Fat | 21 g27% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g20% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11 g4% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g7% DV |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 39 g78% DV |
| Sodium | 1190 mg52% DV |
Original Recipe — Compare All Cuts
Nutrition per piece. Drumstick, thigh, and whole wing redirect here — all four cuts are covered on this page.
| Cut | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast← this page | 390 kcal | 39 g | 11 g | 21 g |
| Drumstick | 130 kcal | 12 g | 4 g | 8 g |
| Thigh | 280 kcal | 19 g | 8 g | 19 g |
| Whole Wing | 130 kcal | 10 g | 3 g | 8 g |
What the Calories Are Made Of
Of the 390 calories in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast, approximately 49% come from fat (21g × 9 kcal/g = 189 kcal), 11% from carbohydrates (11g × 4 kcal/g = 44 kcal), and 40% from protein (39g × 4 kcal/g = 156 kcal).
This makes Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast a fat-forward item — more than a third of its calories come from fat. The macro donut chart above shows this split visually.
How It Compares
Compared with Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast has about 11% more calories. Protein is 39g vs 30g, and carbs are 11g vs 11g.
Best choice if you want more protein per serving.
Where It Ranks in World Famous Chicken
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast ranks 2nd out of 6 items in the World Famous Chicken category by calorie count. It has more calories than 4 items in this category and fewer than 1.
The lowest-calorie option in this category is Kentucky Fried Nuggets at 35 kcal. The highest-calorie option is Chicken On The Bone - Extra Crispy™: Extra Crispy™ Chicken Breast at 530 kcal. The World Famous Chicken category averages 281 kcal.
How Long to Burn Off Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast
At 390 calories, here is roughly how long common activities would take to burn this off, based on a 70 kg (154 lb) person at moderate intensity.
Walking
1 hr 51 min
Running
56 min
Cycling
1 hr 11 min
Swimming
1 hr
Burn estimates are approximate and vary with body weight, fitness level, and exact pace.
Ingredient And Allergen Note
Ingredient composition and allergens can vary by restaurant and customization choices. Use this nutrition page as planning guidance, then confirm allergens and preparation details at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast?
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast contains about 390 calories per listed serving.
Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast high in protein?
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast provides 39g of protein and around 10g protein per 100 calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast?
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast contains 1190mg of sodium per serving — about 52% of the 2300mg recommended daily limit. This is high for a single item; nutrition guidance generally suggests keeping individual meals under 600–800mg of sodium when possible.
What are the carbs in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast?
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast has 11g of total carbohydrates, which is about 4% of the 275g recommended daily intake. It contains 2g of dietary fiber per serving.
Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast high in saturated fat?
Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast contains 4g of saturated fat per serving — 20% of the recommended 20g daily limit. This is moderate relative to other fried KFC items but worth accounting for if you are managing saturated fat intake.
Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast suitable for a low-calorie diet?
At 390 calories, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast accounts for about 20% of a standard 2000-calorie daily goal. That's a substantial share for a single item — most low-calorie meal plans target 400–500 calories per meal. If you're aiming for lighter options, the KFC Calories Calculator can help you find alternatives and track your full meal total.
How many calories are in a KFC Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast?
A KFC Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast has 390 calories per serving. The exact value can vary slightly by location and preparation, but 390 kcal is the standard reference value from KFC's published nutrition data. This covers all standard components as listed in KFC's published nutrition data.
% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA reference values). Actual nutritional needs may vary.