Low-carb KFC, coating included
A tender can carry more carbs than a breast.
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KFC meals and sides, fewest carbs first
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast
PCF0 g net carbs
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken DrumstickPCF0 g net carbs
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken ThighPCF0 g net carbs
- Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole WingPCF0 g net carbs
- Kentucky Fried NuggetseachPCF1 g net carbs
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- Original Recipe Chicken Whole WingPCF3 g net carbs
- House Side SaladPCF1 g net carbs
- Original Recipe Chicken DrumstickPCF3 g net carbs
- Extra Crispy Chicken DrumstickPCF5 g net carbs
- Extra Crispy Chicken Whole WingPCF5 g net carbs
- Spicy Crispy Chicken DrumstickPCF4 g net carbs
- Spicy Crispy Chicken Whole WingPCF5 g net carbs
- Green BeansPCF2 g net carbs
- Original Recipe Chicken ThighPCF7 g net carbs
- Extra Crispy Chicken ThighPCF9 g net carbs
- Spicy Crispy Chicken ThighPCF9 g net carbs
- Original Recipe Chicken BreastPCF9 g net carbs
- Spicy Crispy Chicken BreastPCF10 g net carbs
- Musselman's ApplesaucePCF11 g net carbs
- ColeslawPCF10 g net carbs
- Green BeansFamilyPCF6 g net carbs
- Sweet Kernel CornPCF14 g net carbs
- Corn on the CobPCF15 g net carbs
- Macaroni & CheesePCF16 g net carbs
- Mashed PotatoesPCF16 g net carbs
Net carbs are carbs minus fiber. Source: KFC nutrition page, US menu, November 4, 2026. Not affiliated with KFC.
Questions
What is a KFC low-carb order?
Try an Original Recipe thigh with green beans and unsweetened tea. The thigh has 8 g carbs before sides or sauces.
Are KFC tenders lower in carbs than a chicken breast?
No for these recipes. An Original Recipe tender has 20 g carbs; an Original Recipe breast has 11 g.
Is the KFC Famous Bowl low carb?
It has 67 g carbs, including 4 g fiber. A chicken piece with green beans has fewer carbs.
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