KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides): Price & Per-Tender Math
Eight tenders, nothing else, about $12.99 to $1.62 a tender against the combo line's $2.44 to $2.90, with 1,040 calories and 96 g of protein in the box. The tenders-only ladder (12 and 16 above it) is the boneless answer to the chicken-only buckets, and its math works the same way.
◐ 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 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides) price
| Option | Price | Calories | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 piece | $12.99 | 1,040 | ◐ 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 | $12.99 | opening entry |
Tracked at $12.99 since the bare-tenders ladder joined our audit. Strip pricing follows breast-meat commodities tighter than any other line: this ledger leads the menu when chicken markets move.
Fact checkWhy other sites disagree about this item
Meal-versus-only bleed, tenders edition: listings headline '8-piece tenders' at $19.99 (the meal's price on the bare box's name) or the reverse. The gap is $7 and the difference is two large sides and four biscuits. Same confusion the bone-in buckets suffer, same fix: this page is the chicken-only number, $12.99, and the meal has its own page and its own honest sticker.
Full nutrition, per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,040 | 52% |
| Protein | 96 g | 192% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 23% |
| Total fat | 48 g | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium | 2,800 mg | 122% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14% |
One serving, one day’s sodium
About 2,800 mg across the box, but per prep-portion of two tenders, 700 mg, which is how this format actually gets eaten. The whole-box figure matters only to the sitting that shouldn't happen.
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 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides)
| Component | Sold on its own | Published calories |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Original Recipe tenders | KFC Single Original Recipe Tender · $2.29 | 130 as sold alone |
| 4 dipping sauces | 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 KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides)?
The bucket logic applied to strips: pure protein volume, sides sold separately, per-unit price falling as the count climbs ($1.62 → $1.50 → $1.44 across the ladder). It’s the format for tables that own their own sides and for meal-preppers who’ve noticed what 96 g of protein costs here versus anywhere else.
How it is made
One drawer pull at rush, sleeve-boxed. Sauce cups scale by count: three ride standard with the eight at most stores, which for once approaches sufficiency. The no-sides format’s real feature is batch honesty: nothing in the box was waiting on anything else.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Meal-preppers first: eight uniform tenders portion into four lunches with no bone archaeology; families feeding tender-only kids without kids-meal multiplication; game-day tables where the sides are homemade and the chicken is outsourced. Solo diners at a sitting should look at the combos; this is a volume format.
Is it worth the price?
A dollar sixty-two per tender: the strip format’s honest wholesale rate.
It computes past every combo on protein-per-dollar and lands among the site’s leaders outright. The bucket comparison is the interesting one: bone-in eights run $2.37 a piece with more meat mass per unit; tenders answer with uniformity and zero waste. Prep logic favors this box more than plate logic does.
Order hacks
- Prep math: eight tenders = four two-tender lunches at $3.25 each, 24 g protein a serving. The gym-bag order.
- Three cups ride standard: confirm at order; sauce-to-tender ratios are this format’s only variable.
- Air-fryer revival doctrine: 375, six minutes, day-three tenders still beat day-one delivery.
- Feeding kids? This beats multiple kids meals once the count passes two children: do the $5.99 × n math.
- The 12-count saves 12¢ a tender; the 16 saves 18¢; climb only as far as the fridge plan is real.
KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides) vs KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo: value, computed
| Item | Price | ¢ / calorie | $ / 10g protein | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides) | $12.99 | 1.25¢ | $1.35 | B |
| KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $8.69 | 0.76¢ | $2.02 | B+ |
| KFC 5 pc. Tenders Combo | $12.19 | 0.84¢ | $1.82 | B+ |
| KFC 2 pc. Tenders | $4.29 | 1.65¢ | $1.79 | C+ |
| KFC 3 pc. Tenders (À La Carte) | $5.99 | 1.54¢ | $1.66 | B |
Computed from the prices and nutrition on this site. When a price moves, these columns move with it; only The KF Menu publishes this table.
AlternativesCompare with similar items
KFC 3 pc. Tenders Combo
$8.69
· 1145 cal · B+
KFC 5 pc. Tenders Combo
$12.19
· 1450 cal · B+
KFC 2 pc. Tenders
$4.29
· 260 cal · C+
KFC 3 pc. Tenders (À La Carte)
$5.99
· 390 cal · B
How to order the KFC 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides)
| 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. |
| Also inside | KFC 2 pc. Tenders Kids Meal ($5.99), KFC 3 pc. Tenders Fill Up ($6.49), KFC Mike’s Hot Honey Tenders Box ($7.00), KFC 4 pc. Tenders Combo ($9.99): the builds that bundle it. |
| Cheaper routes | 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 8 pc. Tenders (No Sides) FAQs
How much are 8 KFC tenders with no sides?
About $12.99 to $1.62 a tender, against $2.44 to $2.90 in the combo formats.
How many calories and protein?
About 1,040 calories and 96 g of protein across the box: 130 and 12 per tender.
Is this different from the 8-piece tenders meal?
Yes, the meal adds two large sides and four biscuits at $19.99. This is the chicken-only box.
How many sauce cups come with it?
Usually three: scaled to count, and for once nearly enough. Extras run the standard 59¢.
Tenders-only or the bone-in bucket?
Uniformity versus mass: the bucket carries more meat per unit at $2.37 a piece; the tenders portion cleanly and waste nothing. Prep favors strips; the table favors bones.
Do they reheat well?
Best on the menu: whole-muscle strips air-fry back to honest crispness. The format is half prep-strategy by design.
How much sodium is in the KFC 8 pc. Tenders?
2,800 mg, 122% 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.
What allergens are in the KFC 8 pc. Tenders?
Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg are declared. Fryers and prep surfaces are shared, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible; the in-store allergen chart is the reference for severe allergies.
Where every number came from
THE KF MENU · SOURCE SLIP
8-pc-tenders-only · audit 31 AUG 2026
independent guide, not affiliated with KFC Corporation