Check out the updated KFC menu with prices, last verified in October 2026, covering buckets, tenders, sandwiches, and the Famous Bowl. KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken) traces back to a roadside restaurant Colonel Harland Sanders ran in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1930, and it’s since grown into one of the largest fried chicken chains on the planet, built around Sanders’ Original Recipe of 11 herbs and spices.
This guide runs through the full KFC menu, from chicken buckets and tenders to sandwiches, bowls, and sides, along with current pricing, so you know roughly what to expect before you order.
KFC Menu With Prices
Featured Items
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Bucket | $22.99 |
| Famous Bowl | $6.49 |
| Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $5.69 |
| $5 Fill Up Box | $5.99 |
| 3 pc. Chicken Combo | $9.99 |
| 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $8.59 |
| Chicken Little | $2.99 |
| 8 pc. Nuggets | $4.59 |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $6.79 |
| Biscuit | $1.49 |
| 20 oz. Drink | $2.99 |
Buckets & Family Meals
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Bucket | $22.99 |
| 12 pc. Chicken Bucket | $30.99 |
| 16 pc. Chicken Bucket | $39.99 |
| 8 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $30.99 |
| $20 Fill Up Family Meal | $22.99 |
Fried Chicken & Tenders
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 pc. Chicken Combo | $8.29 |
| 3 pc. Chicken Combo | $9.99 |
| 4 pc. Chicken Combo | $11.79 |
| 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $8.59 |
| 4 pc. Tenders Combo | $10.69 |
| 5 pc. Tenders Big Box | $12.69 |
Sandwiches
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $5.69 |
| Chicken Sandwich Combo | $8.49 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo | $8.49 |
| Chicken Little | $2.99 |
| Chicken Little Combo | $8.49 |
Nuggets
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 pc. Nuggets | $3.49 |
| 8 pc. Nuggets | $4.59 |
| 10 pc. Nuggets | $5.99 |
| 12 pc. Nuggets | $6.69 |
| 8 pc. Nuggets Combo | $8.29 |
Bowls & Pot Pies
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Famous Bowl | $6.49 |
| Famous Bowl Combo | $7.19 |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $6.79 |
| Pot Pie Combo | $6.99 |
Sides & Biscuits
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Biscuit | $1.49 |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | $3.95 |
| Mac & Cheese | $3.95 |
| Cole Slaw | $3.95 |
| Secret Recipe Fries | $3.95 |
Drinks
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 oz. Drink | $2.99 |
| 1/2 Gallon Beverage Bucket | $4.79 |
| Bottled Water | $2.99 |
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices on this website are for reference only and may not reflect current offerings. KFC restaurants are independently owned and operated franchises, so prices and available deals vary by location. Please check with your local restaurant or the app for the latest updates.
Best Value Picks on the Menu
If you’re watching your budget, here’s where KFC gives you the most for your money:
$5 Fill Up Box (from $5.99). An entrée, a side, a biscuit, and a drink for close to the classic $5 price the name still nods to.
Famous Bowl ($6.49). Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, popcorn chicken, and cheese layered into one bowl, one of the better single-serving deals on the menu.
Biscuit ($1.49). The cheapest item on the whole menu, and worth adding to almost any order.
Buckets for groups. Ordering an 8-, 12-, or 16-piece bucket brings the per-person cost down well below buying individual combos.
How KFC Compares
KFC leans on its Original Recipe and bucket format in a way few competitors can match; it’s the only major chain with a lineup spanning full buckets, tenders, sandwiches, and classic Southern sides all built around one signature seasoning blend. Popeyes tends to edge it out on bold, Cajun-style spice, and Chick-fil-A holds a reputation for consistency on tenders and nuggets, but KFC’s mixed chicken-and-tenders family meals give it more format flexibility for feeding a group than a straight bucket or a single sandwich combo.
About KFC
KFC’s story starts in 1930, when Harland Sanders began serving food to travelers out of a roadside service station and cafe in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression. He kept refining his fried chicken recipe, eventually settling on a blend of 11 herbs and spices, and used a pressure cooker to get it cooked through fast while staying juicy. In 1952, Sanders franchised the concept for the first time, opening a location in South Salt Lake, Utah, run by Pete Harman, who introduced the now-iconic cardboard bucket a few years later in 1957.
The company changed ownership several times over the following decades, passing from Sanders to Heublein, then to PepsiCo, before ending up under Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. KFC’s U.S. corporate headquarters moved from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, in 2025, alongside Pizza Hut’s global offices, while Yum! Brands itself remains based in Louisville. KFC is now led by division CEO Scott Mezvinsky and operates roughly 32,000 restaurants in about 150 countries.
Why KFC Is Famous
The Original Recipe. Sanders’ 11 herbs and spices blend is still kept confidential, reportedly locked away at company headquarters.
The bucket format. Introduced in 1957, it turned fried chicken into a shareable, family-style meal in a way that shaped the whole category.
Colonel Sanders as a brand icon. The white suit and black string tie have made him one of the most recognizable mascots in fast food.
Value-priced combos. The Fill Up boxes and Famous Bowl keep KFC competitive on price against sandwich-focused chains.
FAQs
The Original Recipe and Extra Crispy chicken remain the core sellers, alongside the Chicken Sandwich and the Famous Bowl.
Choices are limited since most items are fried. Original Recipe has less breading than Extra Crispy, and pairing it with a side like corn or coleslaw instead of fries keeps a meal lighter.
KFC publishes allergen and nutrition guides online and in-store, but since kitchens are shared, it can’t guarantee any item is completely free of cross-contamination.
For in-store orders, flag it with a team member right away. For app or delivery orders, use the order history section in the KFC app to reach support or the delivery platform.
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Official Links
- KFC Official Website
- KFC Menu
- Find a Location
- Careers
- Corporate Office: 7100 Corporate Drive, Plano, TX 75024, United States
- Phone: (502) 874-8300
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