$6.95 | 936 kJ
The KFC Original Crispy Fillet Piece is a specific menu item designed for customers who want a larger, boneless cut of chicken with the milder, crispy coating, separate from a burger. It is often referred to as a “fillet” or “patty” outside of the bone-in chicken menu.
This item is a single, boneless piece of 100% breast chicken fillet. It is coated in the Original Crispy breading, which is a double-breaded, non-spicy coating designed to be crunchy, rather than the crumbly, seasoned coating of the bone-in Original Recipe chicken.
This is the standard chicken fillet used in the Original Crispy Burger. It is served plain, without a bun, lettuce, or sauce.
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💰 Price
The price is higher than a single average piece of bone-in chicken because it is a whole breast fillet.
- Estimated Price: The Original Crispy Fillet Piece is typically priced around AUD $5.50 to $6.95.
📊 Nutritional Table
The following table reflects the approximate nutritional values for the single Original Crispy Fillet Piece:
| Nutrient | Content (Per Fillet) | % Daily Intake (DI) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 853 kJ | ≈10% |
| Protein (g) | ≈25.0 g | ≈50% |
| Total Fat (g) | ≈9.0 g | ≈13% |
| Saturated Fat (g) | ≈1.5 g | ≈6% |
| Carbohydrate (g) | ≈10.0 g | ≈3% |
| Sugars (g) | ≈0.5 g | – |
| Sodium (mg) | ≈500 mg | ≈22% |
🚫 Ingredients and Allergens
The ingredients are similar to the burger fillet, minus the bun and sauces.
📜 Key Ingredients
- Chicken: 100% Chicken Breast Fillet.3
- Coating: Enriched wheat flour, water, starch, salt, spices, and leavening agents.
- Cooking Oil: Canola or Palmolein oil.
🚨 Major Allergen List
The Original Crispy Fillet Piece contains the following major allergens:
| Allergen | Presence in Fillet |
| Gluten / Wheat | ✅ (Coating) |
| Milk | ✅ (May be present in coating/binders, or due to cross-contact) |
| Egg | ✅ (May be present in coating/binders, or due to cross-contact) |
| Soy | ✅ (May be present in oil/seasoning) |
| Sulphites | ✅ (Likely in seasonings) |
❓FAQs
1. What is the difference between the ‘Original Crispy Fillet’ and ‘Original Recipe Chicken’?
The difference is significant:
- Original Recipe Chicken: Bone-in, mild, crumbly coating (11 herbs & spices), pressure-fried.4
- Original Crispy Fillet: Boneless breast fillet, mild, thick and crispy coating, open-fried (or prepared for burgers). It is the fillet used in the Original Crispy Burger.
2. Can I choose the Zinger Fillet instead of the Original Crispy Fillet?
Yes. KFC typically offers the Zinger® Fillet Piece (spicy version) as a separate menu item, usually at the same price point, for customers who prefer the heat.5 The Zinger Fillet has similar nutritional content but is seasoned with chilli.
3. Is the Original Crispy Fillet a good low-carb option?
Compared to a burger (which includes a bun) or sides like chips, the fillet itself is relatively low in carbohydrates (approx 10 g) and high in protein (approx 25 g). However, it is a deep-fried product and not considered low-carb compared to plain, grilled chicken.
4. Can I request sauce or toppings on the Fillet Piece?
Since this is sold as a standalone “Piece,” it is served plain. However, you can purchase dipping sauces (e.g., Aioli, BBQ) separately to eat with the fillet piece.
