Highest Protein Items at KFC India (October 2026)
KFC India's booklet lists values per serve. Smoky Red Chicken is the lean standout: two pieces give 42 g of protein for 342 calories. Grilled and smoky chicken beat fried chicken for protein per calorie, and the booklet does not list fiber.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Smoky Red Chicken (3 pc)
63 g protein · 513 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal
All KFC India items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked. Tap an item for its full nutrition page.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Smoky Red Chicken (3 pc)
63 g protein · 513 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Hot & Crispy Chicken (2 pc)
39 g protein · 640 cal · 6.1 g per 100 cal - Double Down
38 g protein · 590 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Chizza
36 g protein · 473 cal · 7.6 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Smoky Red Chicken (3 pc)
63 g protein · 513 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Grilled Leg Piece (1 pc)
34 g protein · 338 cal · 10.1 g per 100 cal - Boneless Chicken Strips (3 pc)
27 g protein · 351 cal · 7.7 g per 100 cal - Chizza
36 g protein · 473 cal · 7.6 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
- Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Spicy Zinger Burger
28 g protein · 439 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Smoky Chicken Rice Bowl
24 g protein · 418 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)
42 g protein · 342 cal · 12.3 g per 100 cal - Chizza
36 g protein · 473 cal · 7.6 g per 100 cal - Grilled Leg Piece (1 pc)
34 g protein · 338 cal · 10.1 g per 100 cal - Loaded Egg Burger
32 g protein · 497 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal - Spicy Zinger Burger
28 g protein · 439 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at KFC India
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc)42 g protein · 342 cal
How to order: One of the leanest picks: 42 g of protein for 342 calories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at KFC India?
Smoky Red Chicken (3 pc) has the most protein on our list, with 63 g of protein and 513 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at KFC India?
Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc) gives you 42 g of protein for 342 calories. That’s 12.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does KFC India have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
KFC India doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly pick here is Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc) (42 g protein, 342 calories).
How can I get 40 grams of protein at KFC India?
Order Smoky Red Chicken (2 pc) (42 g protein). One of the leanest picks: 42 g of protein for 342 calories.
Where does this KFC India nutrition info come from?
We use KFC India’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on October 12, 2026. We compared 52 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from KFC India’s official nutrition information, checked October 12, 2026.
Last updated October 12, 2026. How we check our data.
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