how much protein in chicken
A typical serving of chicken is high in protein : most cooked cuts give you roughly 25–32 g of protein per 100 g (about 3.5 oz).
Protein in common chicken cuts (cooked, per 100 g)
| Chicken cut | Approx. protein (g) | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Breast, skinless | 31–32 g protein | [3][5][7][1]165–166 kcal | [5][7][1][3]
| Thigh, skinless | 24–25 g protein | [7][1]176–200 kcal | [1][7]
| Leg / drumstick | About 24 g protein | [1]About 149 kcal | [1]
| Wings | About 24 g protein | [1]About 254 kcal (higher fat) | [1]
Quick scoop for real‑world portions
- 1 medium cooked chicken breast (around 170–180 g) gives roughly 54–56 g protein.
- 1 cooked chicken thigh (about 110 g) gives around 27 g protein.
- A whole average chicken (~600 g meat) can provide roughly 160 g of protein.
If you’re tracking macros, you can think of “100 g cooked chicken ≈ 30 g protein” as a simple rule of thumb, with breast a bit higher and thighs/wings a bit lower.
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