KFC under 300 calories: 38 orders, ranked

Of the 76 KFC items we track, 38 are single orders at or under 300 calories — 50% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast, 38 g for 210 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Original Recipe Chicken Breast without skin or breading (31 g protein, 160 cal). 18 entrées fit under 300; 25 do not.

Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed September 14, 2026

• 38 orders under 300
• 38g most protein in one item
• 47g protein in a full meal
• 25 entrées over 300

As of September 2026, 38 of the 76 KFC items we track fit under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete KFC meal under 300 is 47 g (A Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast, a Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole Wing, and a water).

Three complete KFC meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein entrée — the Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast, 210 cal — leaves 90 calories for a side. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein).

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Every KFC order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 210 calories and 18 of the 38 are entrées. Figures as KFC published them (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at KFC

The 8 lightest orders under 300: House Side Salad without Dressing (15), Caesar Side Salad without Dressing & Croutons (40), Corn on the Cob (70), Kentucky Grilled Chicken Whole Wing (70), Green Beans (Family Size) (80), Kentucky Grilled Chicken Drumstick (80), Kentucky Fried Wings (Buffalo) (100) and Chocolate Chip Cookie (120).

What doesn't fit under 300

25 of 43 KFC entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Chicken Littles (Buffalo), misses by 10 calories at 310. With more room, see KFC under 500. Closest misses: Chicken Littles (Buffalo) (310), Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh (330), Honey BBQ Sandwich (350), Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast (350) and Country Fried Steak with Peppered White Gravy (390).

More at KFC

• KFC calories & nutrition (all 76 items)
• KFC under 500 calories (52 orders)
• High-protein KFC orders (12 items)
• KFC calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 300 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Chicken chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.

• Popeyes under 300
• Chick-fil-A under 300
• Arby's under 300