$5 Meal Today: Every KFC $5 Menu Option (2026)
Quick answer: KFC currently runs multiple different $5 options at once — the $5 Bowl lineup (5 varieties), the $5 Meal for One from Taste of KFC Deals, and rotating $5 Fill Ups. Here’s exactly what’s available for $5 right now and what each one includes.
Option 1: $5 Meal for One
🍗 $5.00 — Taste of KFC Deals
2 pieces of fried chicken, a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and a biscuit. Runs 540–810 calories depending on piece selection (breast vs. drumstick/thigh) and Original Recipe vs. Extra Crispy.
Option 2: $5 Bowls (5 Varieties)
| Bowl | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese Bowl | $5.00 | 520 |
| Spicy Mac & Cheese Bowl | $5.00 | 540 |
| Mashed Potato Bowl | $5.00 | 590 |
| Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl | $5.00 | 610 |
| Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl | $5.00 | 740 |
Option 3: $5 Off Deals (Rewards Members)
🎁 Sunday $5 Off
KFC Rewards members can get $5 off a 6 pc. chicken order on Sundays — effectively bringing a 6-piece order down close to $5 territory depending on your base order size.
Which $5 Option Should You Pick?
| If you want… | Pick this |
|---|---|
| Classic fried chicken taste | $5 Meal for One |
| A no-bones, single-dish meal | Mac & Cheese Bowl (lightest of the bowls) |
| Something spicy | Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl |
| The most indulgent option | Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl |
FAQ
What $5 meals does KFC have right now?
Currently available $5 options include the $5 Meal for One (2 pc. chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuit) and five different $5 Bowls, alongside rotating Rewards-member-only $5 off deals.
Which KFC $5 bowl has the most food?
Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl is the largest/richest option at 740 calories, compared to 520–610 calories for the other four bowls.
Are $5 deals available every day?
The $5 Bowl lineup and $5 Meal for One are part of the standing menu available daily, while some $5 off promotions (like Sunday $5 Off) are day-specific and Rewards-member exclusive.