KFC, Crispy Chicken Strips
Whole food · Fast Foods
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KFC's Crispy Chicken Strips are golden, panko-breaded chicken breast pieces, offering a satisfying crunch with each bite. The interior is juicy and tender, contrasting with the seasoned, crispy coating. Nutritionally, they are a high-protein, moderate-fat option, with a 100g serving providing over 20g of protein.
💚 Why it's loved
People love them for the addictive contrast between the crunchy, seasoned exterior and the juicy chicken inside. Their versatility makes them a popular standalone snack, a dipper for sauces, or a component in salads and wraps.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The deep-frying process adds significant calories and fat, and the breading can be high in sodium, which may concern those monitoring salt intake. To balance this, pair with a fiber-rich side like coleslaw or a green salad, and practice portion control by choosing a smaller serving size.
Key benefits
- High in protein for muscle maintenance
- Convenient, portable protein source
- Provides energy from fats and carbs
- No added sugar in the breading
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
KFC's Original Recipe chicken is famously coated in a blend of 11 herbs and spices, and this seasoning philosophy often extends to their crispy coatings, creating a distinct, recognizable flavor profile.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 47.9 g |
| Energy | 274 kcal |
| Energy | 1148 kj |
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.4 g |
| Ash | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 13.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 25.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.69 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 298 mg |
| Potassium, K | 333 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 948 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.68 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 18.1 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 8.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.17 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.90 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 3.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.09 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.4 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 28.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 10.3 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.69 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 4.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.12 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.05 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.04 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.07 g |
| Cholesterol | 51.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.27 g |
| Threonine | 0.92 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.92 g |
| Leucine | 1.6 g |
| Lysine | 1.6 g |
| Methionine | 0.43 g |
| Cystine | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.84 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.83 g |
| Valine | 1.0 g |
| Arginine | 1.3 g |
| Histidine | 0.69 g |
| Alanine | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.8 g |
| Glycine | 0.87 g |
| Proline | 0.89 g |
| Serine | 0.82 g |
FAQ
Are KFC Crispy Chicken Strips made from breast meat?
Yes, they are typically made from whole muscle chicken breast, which is why they have a tender, fibrous texture distinct from ground chicken products.
How does the nutrition compare to grilled chicken?
The crispy, fried version has significantly more fat and calories than a grilled chicken strip of the same weight, due to the oil absorbed during frying and the flour-based coating.
What is the best way to reheat leftover chicken strips?
To retain crispiness, reheat them in an oven or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 5-10 minutes, rather than a microwave which can make the coating soggy.