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KFC is harder to navigate on a GLP-1. The grilled chicken that used to anchor the menu has been discontinued at most locations. At locations that still carry it, the grilled breast is one of the highest-protein options at any fast-food chain. At locations without it, the sides are the cleanest picks.

Badge guide

High ProteinHigh Fiber= GLP-1 gold standard
High Protein

30g+ protein — the #1 priority on GLP-1. Protects muscle while you lose weight.

High Fiber

5g+ fiber — keeps digestion moving, which slows down on GLP-1.

Low Appetite

Smaller portions for when you have no appetite. Every bite counts.

What to Order

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Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob

3gprotein
2gfiber
95cal
1gfat
17gcarbs

Low Appetite

Smaller portions for when you can barely eat. Every bite counts.

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast

38gprotein
210cal
7gfat
0gcarbs
High ProteinLow Appetite

Available at some locations only; check the app or call ahead before going specifically for this item.

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh

17gprotein
150cal
9gfat
0gcarbs
Low Appetite

Available at some locations only; lower protein than the breast but smaller and easier to pace through.

Green Beans

Green Beans

1gprotein
3gfiber
25cal
5gcarbs
Low Appetite

Tips

→Check the KFC app before going; grilled chicken availability is listed by location.
→If grilled chicken is not available, build a meal from sides: green beans and corn are the cleanest options.
→Stick to one piece of grilled chicken, not two; portion control is the main challenge here.
→All KFC locations use the same fryer oil for multiple items, so fried food smells are unavoidable.
→Water and diet sodas are both zero-calorie and work well here.

New to GLP-1?

In your first few months, only visit a KFC location that you have confirmed carries grilled chicken. If your location does not have it, this is one chain worth passing on until your tolerance is more stable.