About $5
The cheapest full meal
- Famous Bowl$5.00
$5 for mashed potatoes, corn, popcorn chicken, gravy and cheese in one bowl.
- Taste of KFC 2 pc. Deal$5.00
$5 for two pieces of dark meat chicken, a side and a biscuit.
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KFC menu: what to order
KFC menu with prices and calories: Box Feasts, the $5 Famous Bowl, buckets, tenders, family meals and the cheapest ways to order.
KFC is built around its Original Recipe and Extra Crispy chicken, but the best value on the menu today is often a bowl, a box or a family meal. Prices change a lot depending on how you order.
Below are the cheapest full meals, the most filling items for your money, lighter sides and the full menu with prices, from the $5 Famous Bowl to the 16 piece family meal.
Aly's picks at KFC
Chosen for value and nutrition, using the prices and published nutrition on this page.
Famous Bowl$5.00
A full, filling meal in one bowl for $5, about 590 calories.
2 Chicken Littles$5.29
Two small sandwiches for $5.29, about 700 calories, one of the most filling orders for the money.
Build-A-Bucket$20.00
$10 less than the 8 piece meal and you get twice as many sides, if you are happy with dark meat.
Sweet Kernel Corn$2.99
The lightest side at about 70 calories.
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Order by budget
About $7 to $9
A meal with more chicken
- $7 Box Feast$7.00
$7 for chicken, a side, a biscuit and a cookie.
- 3 pc. Tenders Combo$8.69
$8.69 for the three piece tenders combo.
About $20 to $30
Family of four
- Build-A-Bucket$20.00
$20 for 8 pieces of dark meat chicken, 4 sides and 4 biscuits, while the deal runs.
- 8 pc. Chicken Meal$29.99
$29.99 for 8 pieces, 2 large sides and 4 biscuits.
Totals are before tax and tip.
Most food for your money
Calories you get for every dollar on the main items, a simple way to see which orders fill you up for the least money. We could not verify KFC's protein figures, so this menu ranks by calories instead.
Lighter orders
Main items under 400 calories.
- 2 pc. Tenders260 cal
- 8 pc. Nuggets320 cal
- Chicken Little350 cal
- KFC Snacker360 cal
- 3 pc. Tenders390 cal
Make it at home
Our recipes for the KFC favorites people ask about most.
Full menu with prices and nutrition
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: dining room about 10:30 AM to 10 PM, drive thru until about 11 PM.
- Friday and Saturday: dining room about 10:30 AM to 11 PM, drive thru until about midnight.
- Sunday: about 10:30 AM to 10 PM. Some close earlier.
- KFC does not serve breakfast at most US locations. Hours vary, so check before you go.
Questions people ask
How much is a KFC Famous Bowl?
About $5, or about $6.99 as a combo with a drink.
What is the cheapest meal at KFC?
The Famous Bowl or the Taste of KFC 2 piece deal at about $5 each, when the deal is available.
How much is a KFC 8 piece bucket?
About $21.99 for chicken only, or about $29.99 as a meal with 2 large sides and 4 biscuits.
What is the lowest calorie side at KFC?
Sweet Kernel Corn at about 70 calories, then mashed potatoes without gravy at about 110.
Does KFC serve breakfast?
Most US KFC locations open around 10:30 AM and do not serve breakfast.
Calories are approximate, compiled in November 2026 from published nutrition. Bone in chicken and wings vary by piece, so they show the price only. Use KFC's nutrition calculator for exact figures. Prices were checked in November 2026 and differ between restaurants. Aly's Menu and Recipes is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KFC. Restaurant names are trademarks of their owners.