KFC • Chicken Buckets & Pieces
Popcorn Chicken (Large)
Larger portion of bite-sized crispy chicken
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Popcorn Chicken (Large)
The Popcorn Chicken (Large) is larger portion of bite-sized crispy chicken It comes in at 490 calories with 25g of protein, and is priced at $5.49 in the Chicken Buckets & Pieces section of the KFC menu — about 1.12 cents per 100 calories. KFC is a fast food chain with over 30,000 locations known for Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket), KFC Chicken Sandwich, Famous Bowl. Our KFC menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Popcorn Chicken (Large) compares to similar KFC items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-piece Chicken Bucket | $15.99 | 2280 | 0.70 |
| 3-piece Chicken Meal | $9.49 | 1020 | 0.93 |
| 2-piece Chicken Meal | $7.49 | 710 | 1.05 |
| Popcorn Chicken (Large) (this item) | $5.49 | 490 | 1.12 |
| Extra Crispy Chicken (2 pc) | $6.99 | 570 | 1.23 |
Average price in the Chicken Buckets & Pieces section: $10.58. This item is below the section average.
How the Popcorn Chicken (Large) compares at other chains
Compare the Popcorn Chicken (Large) across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs KFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Popcorn Chicken (Large) | $5.49 | — |
| Sonic | Popcorn Chicken (Regular) | $4.49 | $1.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
KFC secret menu items
Famous Bowl Double Down · $8.99
Two chicken fillets used as buns with Famous Bowl fillings in between
How to order: Order two extra-crispy chicken fillets. Ask for sides of mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and cheese. Assemble yourself.
Kentucky Fried Poutine · $6.99
Potato wedges topped with gravy, cheese curds, and popcorn chicken
How to order: Order large potato wedges, add side of gravy and shredded cheese, add side of popcorn chicken. Assemble as poutine.
Secret Recipe Fries · $3.49
French fries coated with Original Recipe herb and spice blend
How to order: Order a large fry and ask them to 'add Original Recipe seasoning.' Many locations keep the seasoning at the counter.
KFC Donut Sandwich · $6.99
A chicken fillet sandwiched between two glazed donuts — sweet and savory
How to order: Order a KFC Chicken Sandwich and ask for 'donuts instead of the bun.' Not all locations carry donuts, but some test markets do.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Popcorn Chicken (Large) good value at KFC?
At $5.49, the Popcorn Chicken (Large) costs about 1.12 cents per 100 calories against a $10.58 average in the Chicken Buckets & Pieces section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest KFC sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Popcorn Chicken (Large) at KFC
The Popcorn Chicken (Large) is available at KFC locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the KFC app or third-party services. Order through the official KFC ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full KFC menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Popcorn Chicken (Large)
- 1Check current KFC deals — $5 Fill Up.
- 2Prices have trended +3.5% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Popcorn Chicken (Large) prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the KFC national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $17.90 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Los Angeles: $17.25 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Chicago: $16.30 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Houston: $15.35 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Atlanta: $15.65 (Estimated — on par with national average — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
- Columbus: $15.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket))
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About KFC
KFC is a fast food chain with over 30,000 locations known for Original Recipe Chicken (8-piece Bucket), KFC Chicken Sandwich, Famous Bowl. Our KFC menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including chicken buckets & pieces, chicken sandwiches & wraps, famous bowls & pot pies, kfc wings menu. Current deals include $5 Fill Up.
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