KFC Thursday Special Price & Calories 2026
KFC Thursday Special
The KFC Thursday special is the $10 Bucket of the Day, featuring 8 crispy chicken tenders and 4 dipping sauces. You can also upgrade the meal by adding individual or large sides and biscuits for an extra charge.
It includes: 8 piece chicken tenders + 4 Dipping Sauces
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Price & Calories
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Meal Upgrades
Here is how you can upgrade your KFC Monday Special meal.
- Add $5 for 2 regular sides and 2 biscuits
- Add $10 for 2 large sides and 4 biscuits
Nutrition
Here are nutrition for KFC Monday special meals.
|
Item |
Calories |
Total Fat |
Saturated Fat |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol |
Sodium |
Carbs |
Fiber |
Sugars |
Added Sugars |
Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 Original Recipe® Tenders |
1,360 Cal |
48 g |
4 g |
0 g |
240 mg |
3,200 mg |
160 g |
0 g |
0 g |
0 g |
88 g |
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Allergen
KFC Thursday special meals are prepared in a shared kitchen. So, cross-contact with other allergens is possible.
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Is It Vegetarian or Vegan?
No. The KFC Thursday Meal is neither vegetarian nor vegan because it contains chicken.
When Is It Available?
KFC 8pc tenders meal deal is exclusively available on Thursday every week 24 hours at participating locations.
Best Value Combos Compared
|
Deal |
Price |
What’s Included |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
|
$5–6 |
2 pieces fried chicken, 1 side, 1 biscuit |
Daily, often app-exclusive |
|
|
$5.00 |
Mashed potatoes, corn, crispy chicken, gravy, shredded cheese |
Daily |
|
|
$7.00 |
1 Snacker, 5-piece nuggets, fries, medium drink |
Daily |
|
|
$9 Box Feast |
$9.00 |
2 Snackers, 5-piece nuggets, fries, medium drink |
Daily |
|
$11 Box Feast |
$11.00 |
1 chicken sandwich, 2 tenders, fries, medium drink |
Daily |
|
$10.00 |
Rotates by weekday: Mon/Fri 24pc nuggets, Tue 8pc drums & thighs, Wed 10pc wings, Thu 8pc tenders |
Weekdays |
Combo pricing varies by location — treat these as directional, not exact, and link out to the full KFC Menu with Prices page for current numbers.
Rules for Ordering
Ordering the KFC Thursday Special is straightforward, but there are a few standard rules and restrictions you must follow to get the deal.
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FAQs
What is the KFC Thursday special?
The Thursday special is a $10 bucket of 8 chicken tenders served with your choice of four dipping sauces. It’s part of KFC’s weekday “Bucket of the Day” promotion, and comes in around 1,560–1,900 calories depending on sauce choices and add-ons.
Does KFC still offer the Thursday special?
Yes. The $10 Thursday tenders bucket remains an active, ongoing weekday promotion at participating KFC locations, running alongside the rest of the Bucket of the Day lineup (not a limited-time offer that’s since expired).
What day is the KFC $10 bucket, and how many pieces come with it?
The $10 Bucket of the Day runs Monday through Friday, and both the bucket type and piece count change by day: Monday and Friday get 24-piece Chicken Nuggets, Tuesday gets 8-piece Chicken Drums & Thighs, Wednesday gets 10 Chicken Wings, and Thursday gets 8-piece Chicken Tenders.
What’s the senior discount at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
At most participating Kentucky Fried Chicken locations, seniors aged 55 and older can receive a 10% discount or a free small drink with their meal purchase; however, because the vast majority of KFC restaurants are independently owned franchises, participation and specific perks vary by location and are not corporate-mandated.
What is in the $8 box at KFC?
KFC doesn’t have a flat $8 box — its “Box Feasts” line runs at $7, $9, and $11 tiers instead. The $7 Box includes 1 KFC Snacker, 5-piece nuggets, fries, and a medium drink; the $9 Box doubles the Snacker to 2 and keeps the same nuggets, fries, and drink; the $11 Box swaps in a Chicken Sandwich and 2 tenders alongside fries and a drink.
What is KFC’s latest deal?
KFC’s latest nationwide promotion is the $10 Bucket of the Day, offering a different rotating chicken bucket every weekday Monday through Friday. They also feature the everyday $4.99 Taste of KFC Deal featuring a 2-piece chicken meal. You can view and order these directly through the Official KFC Menu.
