$19.95 | 4869 kJ
The 3 Piece Box is centred around three pieces of Original Recipe chicken and includes the classic sides.
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| Item | Quantity | Description |
| Original Recipe Chicken | 3 Pieces | Bone-in chicken coated in the 11 Herbs & Spices blend, pressure fried to be juicy and tender. |
| Sides | Regular Chips | A standard serve of seasoned chips. |
| Regular Potato & Gravy | Creamy mashed potato topped with KFC’s signature gravy. | |
| Dinner Roll | A small, soft white bread roll. | |
| Drink | Can of Drink | A standard can of soft drink (e.g., Pepsi Max, Pepsi). |
💰 Price
The price is competitive for the volume of food, reflecting its status as a core menu item.
- Estimated Price: AUD $19.95.
📊 Nutritional Information (Total Meal)
| Nutrient | Total Meal Content | % Daily Intake (DI) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 4,928 kJ (1,178 Cal) | ≈ 57% |
| Protein | ≈ 73.9 g | ≈ 148% |
| Total Fat | ≈ 57.8 g | ≈ 83% |
| Saturated Fat | ≈ 9.2 g | ≈ 38% |
| Carbohydrate | ≈ 89.6 g | ≈ 29% |
| Sugars | ≈ 4.3 g | – |
| Sodium | ≈ 1,966 mg | ≈ 85% |
🚫 Ingredients and Allergens
The allergens are primarily concentrated in the chicken coating (flour, milk, egg), the chips seasoning, and the dinner roll.
📜 Key Ingredients
- Original Recipe Chicken: Chicken, fortified wheat flour, salt, spices (KFC’s 11 herbs & spices), monosodium glutamate (MSG). The coating includes milk solids and egg albumen (egg powder).
- Dinner Roll: Wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar.
- Potato & Gravy: Potatoes, water, gravy mix (wheat flour, flavour enhancers, vegetable oil).
🚨 Major Allergen List
The 3 Piece Box contains the following major allergens:
| Allergen | Presence in Meal |
| Gluten / Wheat | ✅ (Chicken coating, chips seasoning, dinner roll, gravy) |
| Milk | ✅ (Chicken coating, Potato & Gravy) |
| Egg | ✅ (Chicken coating) |
| Soy | ✅ (May be present in oils, flour, and seasonings) |
| Sesame | (Usually NOT present, as this meal lacks the burger bun) |
| Sulphites | ✅ (Likely in chicken seasonings and gravy) |
❓FAQs
1. Does the 3 Piece Box include a mix of chicken parts?
Yes. The 3 Piece Box is typically served with a mixture of Original Recipe chicken parts (e.g., wing, thigh, drumstick, breast) to ensure a standard mix of bone-in pieces. Specific piece requests are generally not guaranteed for box meals.
2. Can I swap the Original Recipe Chicken for Hot & Crispy™ Chicken?
Yes. Most KFC stores allow you to swap the three Original Recipe pieces for three Hot & Crispy™ pieces for an additional charge (usually a small fee, e.g., $1.00). This will change the overall nutritional and Kilojoule content slightly.
3. Can I substitute the Dinner Roll for another side?
KFC Box Meals are fixed for value, and the dinner roll is a standard, low-cost component. Some customers report success asking for the roll to be swapped for an extra gravy or a small side of coleslaw, but this depends entirely on the discretion of the store staff.
4. Why is the total protein percentage so high (148% DI)?
The high protein percentage is due to the meal containing three full pieces of bone-in chicken, which is a very dense source of protein. This quantity provides significantly more protein than the average recommended daily intake for adults.8
5. Does the box always come with a can of soft drink?
Yes. The “Box” meal structure in Australia includes a regular-sized drink.9 This is typically offered as a can of drink or, in some food court locations, a regular fountain drink.10 You can choose a full-sugar soda (higher kJ) or a zero-sugar option like Pepsi Max (minimal kJ).
