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Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh Calories & Nutrition

World Famous Chicken · KFC Menu Item

Item Overview

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh is a world famous chicken option on the KFC menu with 280 calories, 19g protein, 8g carbs, and 19g fat per listed serving.

Based on macro profile, this item is a lower-sugar and higher-sodium choice. It delivers around 6.8g protein per 100 calories.

Calories per serving

280kcal

14% of 2,000 kcal daily goal

Low calorie

Macronutrient breakdown

  • Protein19g27%
  • Fat19g61%
  • Carbs8g11%

Protein

19g

38% DV

Total Fat

19g

24% DV

Carbohydrates

8g

3% DV

Full Nutrition Facts

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Calories280 kcal14% DV
Total Fat19 g24% DV
Saturated Fat4.5 g23% DV
Total Carbohydrates8 g3% DV
Dietary Fiber1 g4% DV
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g38% DV
Sodium910 mg40% DV

How It Compares

Compared with Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh has about 4% more calories. Protein is 19g vs 13g, and carbs are 8g vs 10g.

Best choice if you want a fuller, more calorie-dense menu option.

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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Lower Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh (270 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Kentucky Grilled® Chicken: Kentucky Grilled Chicken® Breast (210 cal)Original Recipe® Tenders (170 cal)

Higher Calorie Alternatives

Chicken On The Bone - Extra Crispy™: Extra Crispy™ Chicken Thigh (330 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Spicy Crispy: Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast (350 cal)Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Breast (390 cal)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh?

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh contains about 280 calories per listed serving.

Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh high in protein?

Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh provides 19g of protein and around 6.8g protein per 100 calories.

Is Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh a lighter KFC option?

Compared with lighter KFC options, Chicken On The Bone - Original Recipe®: Original Recipe® Chicken Thigh is more calorie-dense and may fit better as a main item.