$7.95 | 1644 kJ
The KFC Regular Popcorn Chicken® is a classic side or snack item on the Australian menu, known for its small, crispy, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken.
Regular Popcorn Chicken consists of small, bite-sized pieces of real breast fillet chicken. The pieces are coated in a signature crispy batter/breading and deep-fried. It is sold in a small, cup-like container suitable for snacking.
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💰 Price
The price is for the Regular size only (excluding a combo).
- Estimated Price: The KFC Regular Popcorn Chicken® is typically priced around AUD $5.50 to $7.95.
📊 Nutritional Table (Regular Serving)
The following table reflects the official approximate nutritional values for one Regular serving of Popcorn Chicken (approx. 128g):
| Nutrient | Total Serving Content | % Daily Intake (DI) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 1,283 kJ | ≈15% |
| Energy (Cal) | 307 Cal | ≈15% |
| Protein | 18.0 g | ≈36% |
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | ≈26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | ≈8% |
| Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | ≈6% |
| Sugars | <0.5 g | – |
| Sodium | ≈1,300 mg | ≈57% |
🚫 Ingredients and Allergens
The ingredients primarily relate to the chicken pieces and the coating batter.
📜 Key Ingredients
- Chicken: Small cubes of chicken breast fillet.2
- Coating/Breading: Typically includes fortified wheat flour, starches (cornflour), salt, spices, and binding agents (milk and egg solids are often used to ensure the coating sticks).3
- Cooking Oil: Canola or Palmolein oil.
🚨 Major Allergen List
Popcorn Chicken is breaded and fried, resulting in several major allergens being present:
| Allergen | Presence in Regular Popcorn Chicken |
| Gluten / Wheat | ✅ (In coating) |
| Milk | ✅ (May be present in coating as milk solids) |
| Egg | ✅ (May be present in coating as egg albumen/binder) |
| Soy | ✅ (May be present in oil/seasoning) |
| Celery | ✅ (May be present in seasoning) |
| Nuts | (Trace likelihood high due to shared kitchen/supplier risk) |
❓FAQs
1. Is Popcorn Chicken made from whole chicken meat?
Yes. KFC Popcorn Chicken is made from real chicken breast fillet, which is cut into small, bite-sized pieces before being marinated and coated.4 It is not made from processed or reconstituted meat.
2. Is there a larger size of Popcorn Chicken available?
Yes. KFC typically offers at least one larger size, which may be called Maxi or Large Popcorn Chicken®.5 These large sizes contain significantly more pieces and have a higher Kilojoule count.
3. Is Popcorn Chicken spicy?
No. Popcorn Chicken is generally coated in a mild, savoury seasoning, similar to the Original Recipe seasoning, but with a different batter texture. It is not considered spicy like the Zinger or Hot & Crispy™ products.
4. Can I order Regular Popcorn Chicken as part of a meal or box?
Yes. Regular Popcorn Chicken is a common inclusion or side component in many of KFC’s combo meals and shared feast boxes (like the Burger Feast or Delivery Feast), or it can be ordered a la carte.
5. Why is the sodium content (1300 mg) so high for a small snack?
The high sodium content (around 1,300 mg) is due to the seasoning in the thick coating/breading relative to the small size of the chicken pieces. Since the coating covers all surfaces of every small piece, the total surface area—and therefore the total seasoning—is quite high for the overall weight of the serving.
