KFC menu prices in Houston vs the US typical
Houston ranks 16 of 33 in our KFC price index, where 1 is the cheapest city. Of the 94 menu items we priced here, 42 cost less than the US typical price and 21 cost more; our everyday order came to $54.47, right on the median city. The table shows KFC prices in Houston for the most ordered items next to the national typical price.
| Item | Here | US typical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $25.61 | $25.61 | same |
| Famous Bowl | $8.28 | $8.16 | +$0.12 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $6.58 | $6.58 | same |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $6.58 | $6.58 | same |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $8.53 | $8.58 | −$0.05 |
| 8 pc. Nuggets | $6.09 | $6.04 | +$0.05 |
| 8 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $25.61 | $25.61 | same |
| 2 pc. Chicken Combo | $10.48 | $10.85 | −$0.37 |
| 3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal | $14.87 | $15.71 | −$0.84 |
| 8 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $35.61 | $36.83 | −$1.22 |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (individual) | $4.26 | $4.22 | +$0.04 |
| Secret Recipe Fries (individual) | $4.26 | $4.22 | +$0.04 |
| Pepsi (medium) | $3.65 | $3.65 | same |
Elsewhere in Texas and the Gulf: Dallas (8 piece bucket $23.99, Famous Bowl $7.19, rank 8); San Antonio (8 piece bucket $25.79, Famous Bowl $8.63, rank 21); New Orleans (8 piece bucket $23.39, Famous Bowl $7.19, rank 6). All cities: KFC prices by city.
How Houston compares
Our everyday basket — 8 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only), Famous Bowl, Classic Chicken Sandwich, 8 pc. Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (individual), Pepsi (medium) — costs about $54.47 in Houston. That is right on the US median. The cheapest place in our sample came to $49.02 and the dearest to $88.74.
Basket price: Houston vs. the US
| Basket (delivery apps) | |
|---|---|
| Houston | $54.47 |
| US median | $54.83 |
| Cheapest city we checked | $49.02 |
| Dearest city we checked | $88.74 |
Compared with the US typical price, Houston is cheaper for KFC Sauce (-31%), Ranch (-31%), Honey Mustard (-31%). It is dearer for Gravy (individual) (+48%), Wings and Wedges Fan Favorites Box (+25%), Mac & Cheese Bowl (+10%).
Full KFC menu prices in Houston
Chicken & buckets
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $25.61 | same |
| 12 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $34.15 | −4% |
| 16 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $43.91 | −5% |
| Chicken Thigh (1 piece) | $3.53 | −16% |
| Chicken Drumstick (1 piece) | $3.53 | −16% |
| 6 pc. Double Crispy Hot Wings | $9.14 | same |
| 12 pc. Double Crispy Hot Wings | $18.90 | +7% |
| 20 pc. Double Crispy Hot Wings | $30.49 | +4% |
Tenders, nuggets & popcorn
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Original Recipe Tender (1 piece) | $3.16 | same |
| 8 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $25.61 | same |
| 12 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $34.15 | −3% |
| 16 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $44.15 | −2% |
| 8 pc. Nuggets | $6.09 | +1% |
| 10 pc. Nuggets | $7.31 | +1% |
| 12 pc. Nuggets | $8.77 | +3% |
| 36 pc. Nuggets | $24.39 | −5% |
| Popcorn Chicken | $6.09 | same |
| Popcorn Chicken Bucket | $12.20 | same |
Sandwiches, bowls & pot pie
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $6.58 | same |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $6.58 | same |
| KFC Snacker | $3.65 | same |
| Spicy KFC Snacker | $3.65 | same |
| Famous Bowl | $8.28 | +1% |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl | $9.14 | +10% |
| Chicken Pot Pie | $8.53 | −1% |
Sides
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (individual) | $4.26 | +1% |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (large) | $6.70 | −3% |
| Mashed Potatoes, no gravy (individual) | $4.26 | +2% |
| Mac & Cheese (individual) | $4.26 | +1% |
| Mac & Cheese (large) | $6.70 | −3% |
| Secret Recipe Fries (individual) | $4.26 | +1% |
| Secret Recipe Fries (large) | $6.70 | −3% |
| Coleslaw (individual) | $4.26 | +1% |
| Coleslaw (large) | $6.70 | −3% |
| Sweet Corn (individual) | $4.26 | +1% |
| Sweet Corn (large) | $6.70 | −3% |
| Potato Wedges (individual) | $4.26 | +2% |
| Potato Wedges (large) | $6.70 | −2% |
| Gravy (individual) | $4.01 | +48% |
| Biscuit | $1.94 | +7% |
Desserts
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | $1.21 | +1% |
| 4 Chocolate Chunk Cookies | $4.26 | +2% |
Drinks
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi (medium) | $3.65 | same |
| Pepsi (large) | $4.26 | −1% |
| Sweet Tea (medium) | $3.65 | same |
| Sweet Tea (large) | $4.26 | same |
| Colonel's Lemonade | $3.65 | same |
| Sour Cherry Lemonade | $3.65 | same |
| Pepsi Dirty Soda (medium) | $4.87 | same |
| Bottled Water | $3.53 | +9% |
Sauces
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| KFC Sauce | $0.24 | −31% |
| Ranch | $0.24 | −31% |
| Honey Mustard | $0.24 | −31% |
| Buffalo Ranch | $0.24 | −31% |
| Comeback Sauce | $0.24 | −31% |
| Sticky Chicky Sweet 'n Sour | $0.24 | −31% |
| Honey BBQ | $0.24 | −27% |
Combos & boxes
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pc. Chicken Combo | $10.48 | −3% |
| 3 pc. Chicken Combo | $13.77 | −3% |
| 4 pc. Chicken Combo | $16.34 | −1% |
| 3 pc. Tenders Combo | $12.07 | −2% |
| 4 pc. Tenders Combo | $14.87 | same |
| 5 pc. Tenders Combo | $16.09 | same |
| 8 pc. Nuggets Combo | $10.48 | −1% |
| 12 pc. Nuggets Combo | $13.29 | same |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich Combo | $10.60 | −3% |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo | $10.60 | −3% |
| Famous Bowl Combo | $9.26 | −3% |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo | $9.50 | +4% |
| Pot Pie Combo | $8.89 | −4% |
| Popcorn Chicken Combo | $10.36 | same |
| 3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal | $14.87 | −5% |
| 5 pc. Tenders Big Box | $16.82 | −3% |
| Popcorn Chicken Big Box | $13.41 | same |
| Tender Go Bucket | $4.26 | same |
| Double Crispy Hot Wings Go Bucket | $4.26 | same |
| Nuggets Go Bucket | $4.26 | same |
| Popcorn Chicken Go Bucket | $4.26 | same |
Kids meals
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pc. Tenders Kids Meal | $6.70 | −2% |
| 5 pc. Nuggets Kids Meal | $6.70 | −2% |
Family meals & feasts
| Item | Delivery apps | vs. US typical |
|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $35.61 | −3% |
| 12 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $45.37 | −7% |
| 16 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $56.11 | −7% |
| 8 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $35.37 | −3% |
| 12 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $45.13 | −6% |
| 16 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $54.89 | −9% |
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Chicken | $24.40 | same |
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Tenders | $24.40 | same |
| Fan Favorites Box | $24.40 | same |
| Wings and Wedges Fan Favorites Box | $30.50 | +25% |
| Double Mash Meal | $24.40 | same |
| Snacker Box Feast | $8.54 | same |
| Snacker Duo Box Feast | $10.98 | same |
| Sandwich Box Feast | $13.42 | same |
Median delivery-menu prices across 74 US locations (October 13, 2026), before delivery and service fees — usually a little more than at the counter. City prices: lowest of the Houston restaurants we checked.
KFC restaurants we checked in Houston
| Restaurant | Address | Basket | Breakfast (delivery menu) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 W. Little York Road | 611 W. Little York Road, Houston, TX 77091 | — | — |
| 1526 North Loop W | 1526 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77018 | — | — |
Cities with similar prices
- Washington — basket $53.46 (rank 13)
- Phoenix — basket $53.94 (rank 14)
- Salt Lake City — basket $54.31 (rank 15)
- Baltimore — basket $54.83 (rank 17)
- New York (Manhattan) — basket $55.43 (rank 18)
- Kansas City — basket $55.44 (rank 19)
All 33 cities side by side: KFC prices by city.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is an 8 piece bucket at KFC in Houston?
$25.61 for the 8 piece bucket, chicken only, on the delivery menus we checked on October 13, 2026, against $25.61 at the typical US restaurant.
How much is a Famous Bowl in Houston?
$8.28 at the KFC restaurants we checked, against $8.16 nationally.
How much is a KFC chicken sandwich in Houston?
The Classic Chicken Sandwich cost $6.58 in Houston, against $6.58 at the typical US restaurant.
Is KFC expensive in Houston?
Houston ranked 16 of 33 cities in our KFC price index (1 = cheapest). Our everyday KFC order cost $54.47 there, about the same as the US median.
How many KFC menu items did you price in Houston?
94 items from 2 KFC restaurants. 42 of them were cheaper than the US typical price and 21 dearer.
Why are KFC prices different in Houston?
Almost every KFC is run by a franchisee who sets its own prices. Local wages, rent and the type of location push prices up or down, so even two KFC restaurants in Houston can charge different prices for the same item.
Are these KFC prices the same at the counter in Houston?
No — they are delivery-menu prices before delivery and service fees. KFC does not publish counter prices and we do not estimate them; at the counter or in the KFC app for pickup the same order usually costs a little less.