KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo: Price & Calories
The 2-piece drum and thigh combo is KFC's dark-meat standard: a drumstick and a thigh with secret recipe fries, a biscuit and a medium drink for about $8.99 to $1,120 calories in the standard build. It's the combo for people who know the thigh is the best piece and order accordingly.
◐ REFERENCE FIGURES · INDEPENDENTLY TRACKED · 31 AUG 2026
Grade = this item's percentile across the whole menu: 40% price-per-calorie + 40% price-per-protein + 20% sodium penalty. Full formula.
KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 piece | $8.99 | 1,120 | ◐ REF. |
National reference pricing on the audit date. Franchises set final prices; a spread of about a dollar between locations is normal.
The Ledger · price history on recordWhat this item has cost
| Date | Price | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $8.99 | opening entry |
Tracked at $8.99 since our first audit. The dark-vs-white price gap has held steady even as the line's absolute prices moved: the discount is structural, not promotional.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Cut-price confusion is the fact-check: 'KFC 2-piece combo' listings routinely show one price without saying which two pieces, and white-meat builds (breast and wing) run $1 to $2 higher than drum-and-thigh in most markets. Aggregators paste whichever price they found onto the generic name. This page prices the dark build specifically at its $8.99 reference; if a listing shows a 2-piece combo without naming cuts, it isn't a price, it's a raffle.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,120 | 56% |
| Protein | 38 g | 76% |
| Carbohydrates | 141 g | 51% |
| Total fat | 50 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 70% |
| Sodium | 2,975 mg | 129% |
| Sugars | 62 g | 124% |
| Fibre | 6 g | 21% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 2,975 mg standard: 129% of the daily line, and the thigh alone contributes 910. Dark meat brines rich; the fries and biscuit finish the job. The corn swap drops the combo under 2,000, which is as light as bone-in combos get.
AllergensAllergens
Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg. Shared fryers and prep areas mean cross-contact is possible; confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.
The buildWhat’s in the KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 drumstick | KFC Drumstick · $2.79 | 130 as sold alone |
| 1 thigh | part of this build only | not published separately |
| Secret Recipe fries | KFC Secret Recipe Fries · $3.49 | 320 as sold alone |
| Biscuit | KFC Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit · $1.29 | 180 as sold alone |
| Medium drink | part of this build only | not published separately |
Component figures are the standalone items’ published values; portion sizes inside a build can differ, which is why this site never adds them into an unpublished total.
What is in a 2 pc. Drum and Thigh Combo?
The classic two-dark build: drumstick for the hand, thigh for the argument that dark meat wins. Fries, biscuit, drink. The white-meat version of this combo prices higher wherever breast substitution applies: dark’s lower sticker is the quiet discount the menu never advertises.
How it is made
Pulled from the bone-in batch like every piece order, which means recipe choice applies: Original’s pressure-fried skin suits the thigh famously, extra crispy suits the drumstick’s handle-and-crunch physics. Ordering it split, Original thigh, crispy drum, is free and correct.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Dark-meat loyalists, budget combo hunters, and anyone who reads a nutrition table closely enough to notice the thigh’s flavor-per-dollar. It’s also the right first bone-in combo for tender converts: two manageable pieces, no breast-sized commitment. White-meat purists have their own combos and their own prices.
Is it worth the price?
The cheapest bone-in combo, carrying the menu’s most-loved piece.
At $8.99 it undercuts every white-meat build while the thigh delivers the richest eating on the bone-in board. Per calorie it computes with the strong orders. The honest caveat is the one dark meat always carries: more of those calories are fat, and the sodium line below is real.
Order hacks
- Split the recipes: Original thigh, extra crispy drumstick. It’s free and it’s the whole point of a two-piece.
- This is the cheapest way to eat a thigh in a combo: thigh à la carte plus sides prices worse.
- Corn instead of fries cuts nearly 1,000 mg of sodium and the combo still eats like dinner.
- Ask for the thigh from a fresh batch at rush hour; thighs sit longest in the warmer because breasts sell first.
- Zero drink brings it to about 910: a real dinner under the four-digit line.
Compare with similar items
KFC 8 pc. Chicken Meal
$29.99
· 2,300 to 4,800 whole meal cal
KFC 12 pc. Chicken Meal
$39.99
· 3,450 to 7,200 whole meal cal
KFC 8 pc. Bucket (Chicken Only)
$18.99
· 1,720 to 3,000 whole bucket cal
KFC 12 pc. Chicken-Only Bucket
$25.99
· 2,580 to 4,500 whole bucket cal
How to order the KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo
| Route | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Status | Standing menu item as of 31 Aug 2026; participation can vary by franchise. |
| KFC app & website | The reference price on this page, plus app-only offers and Rewards points. The cleanest way to see your own store’s price before ordering. Official listing. |
| Counter & drive-through | Franchise-set pricing: a spread of about a dollar around the reference is normal. AK, HI and CA run higher on KFC’s own note. |
| Delivery apps | Marked up over counter price and no Rewards earning; the delivery page ranks the routes. |
| Cheaper routes | the $10 Tuesday bucket is the week’s only standing chicken discount; current deals change without a schedule; the app row is the truth; the standing value board (Taste of KFC, $5 Bowls, Fill Ups) usually beats a promo code. |
KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo FAQs
How much is the KFC 2-piece drum and thigh combo?
About $8.99 at national app reference: drumstick, thigh, fries, biscuit and a medium drink.
How many calories are in the KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo?
About 1,120 standard: 410 across the two pieces, the rest in fries, biscuit and a regular drink.
Why is the white-meat 2-piece more expensive?
Breast meat costs more and the menu prices it through. The dark build is the structural discount: same sides, same drink, lower sticker.
Original Recipe or extra crispy for this combo?
Both, split by piece: Original flatters the thigh, extra crispy suits the drumstick. Stores do mixed-recipe two-pieces routinely.
How much protein does it carry?
About 38 g, 19 from the thigh, 12 from the drumstick, the rest from the biscuit and fries.
Is this the cheapest bone-in combo?
Yes, at reference pricing: every white-meat and larger-count build prices above it.
Can I make it Nashville Hot?
Yes, the finish applies to any bone-in order for a small upcharge at most stores. Expect about 120 added calories across two pieces.
How much sodium is in the KFC 2 pc. Drum & Thigh Combo?
2,975 mg, 129% of the 2,300 mg daily value in one order. Fried coatings, gravy and sauces carry most of KFC's sodium, so swaps inside the order move the number only at the margins.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
2-pc-drum-and-thigh-combo · audit 31 AUG 2026
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