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Low FODMAP at KFC - Complete Ordering Guide

Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at KFC. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.

Last verified: December 26, 2025

✓ Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Haricots vertsSide platDemandez plain, verify pas de bacon or assaisonnements
Corn on the CobNature cornSkip beurre if lactose-sensitive
Sweet Kernel CornSimple sideCheck for added beurre

✗ Items to Avoid

    Example Orders

    Sides-Only Meal

      Tip: KFC has extremely limited safe options - sides only

      Minimal Safe Option

        Tip: Consider choosing a different restaurant if possible

        Quick Summary

        KFC is one of the MOST DIFFICULT fast food restaurants for low FODMAP diners. ALL chicken options - including Kentucky Grillé Poulet - contain ail powder and oignon powder in their marinades and assaisonnements. Your only safe options are plain sides like corn.

        Best bet: Corn on the cob (pas de beurre if lactose-sensitive)

        Always avoid: ALL chicken (including grilled), mashed potatoes with gravy, biscuits, coleslaw

        Reality check: KFC is essentially a “skip” restaurant for strict low FODMAP followers.

        The Grillé Poulet Problem

        IMPORTANT UPDATE: Kentucky Grillé Poulet is NOT safe for low FODMAP régimes.

        According to KFC’s official ingredient listing (2024), Kentucky Grillé Poulet contains:

        • Garlic powder in the seasoning blend
        • Onion powder in the marinade
        • Wheat flour in the seasoning

        This means there are NO safe chicken options at KFC.

        How to Order (If You Must)

        1. Stick to plain corn - Your safest bet
        2. Green haricots - Demandez plain, pas de assaisonnements
        3. Skip ALL chicken - Even grilled contains ail and oignon
        4. Éviter gravy - Contains wheat and oignon
        5. Consider leaving - KFC has alla plupart pas dething safe to offer

        The Harsh Reality

        KFC is designed around chicken, and all their chicken préparations contain high FODMAP ingrédients. Your options are:

        • Nature corn on the cob
        • Nature green haricots (verify préparation)
        • Sweet kernel corn

        That’s essentially it. Consider choosing a different restaurant.

        Regional Variations

        KFC menus vary by country. In some regions:

        • Different sides may be available
        • Grillé options may differ
        • Always check local menu and ingrédients

        Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingrédients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.