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Calories in chicken thigh

Skinless chicken thigh has about 180 kcal and 25 g of protein per 100 g cooked, a little more fat than breast.

By the Calori team · Updated · 3 min read

Chicken thigh calories by portion

PortionCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g cooked, skinless179 kcal24.8 g0 g8.2 g
1 boneless thigh, cooked (85 g)152 kcal21.1 g0 g7 g
1 thigh with skin, cooked (85 g meat)190–210 kcal

Chicken thigh nutrition per 100 g

Energy179 kcal (749 kJ)
Protein24.8 g
Carbohydrate0 g
of which sugars0 g
Fat8.2 g
Fibre0 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Thigh vs breast

Thigh has about 15 more kcal and 6 g less protein per 100 g than skinless breast, but it stays juicier and is usually cheaper. Removing the skin makes the biggest difference.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a chicken thigh?
A boneless, skinless cooked thigh of about 85 g has around 150 kcal.
How much protein is in a chicken thigh?
About 21 g in an 85 g skinless thigh.

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