Cooked chicken nutritional analysis

Chicken breasts are favorites and are also good when you are on a diet because it is high in protein and low in fat.

Chicken breast nutritional analysis

• Calories - 284
• Protein - 53.4
• Carbs- 0
• Fat- 6.2 grams

Chicken breast is a limited protein source with no carbohydrates. One chicken breast contains 284 calories, or 165 calories per 3.5 oz (100 grams). Protein accounts for around 80% of the calories, whereas fat accounts for 20%.

Chicken thighs

Chicken Thighs are more juicy and flavorful because it has a higher fat content.

Chicken thighs nutritional analysis

A single chicken thigh without skin - 52 grams

• Calories-  109
• Proteins- 13.5 grams
• fat - 5.7 grams
• Carbs- 0

A 100-gram portion of the chicken thigh has 209 calories, 26 grams of protein, and 10.9 grams of fat.

In short 

One chicken thigh has 109 calories, or 209 calories per 3.5 oz (100 grams). It has a protein content of 53% and a fat content of 47%.

Chicken wings

Chicken wings are not a healthy option for most who are on a diet but without the crispy fried ones and without the rich coating it is good to go.

Chicken wings nutritional analysis

One skinless boneless chicken wing - 21 grams

• Calories- 42.6
• Proteins - 6.4 grams
• Carbs - 0
• Fat - 1.7 grams

In short, A single chicken wing contains 43 calories, or 203 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams). It has a protein content of 64% and a fat content of 36%.

Chicken skin 

The skin may add a lot of calories to your chicken. In a cooked chicken breast with skin, 50% of calories are gained from protein, 50% from fat, and if the skin is included in your recipe then it adds nearly 100% calories.

In short, eating skin-on chicken adds a large number of calories and fat. To save calories, remove the skin before eating.

A healthy way of cooking chicken breast

Cooking chicken in the oven or stir-frying it with veggies is the simplest and healthiest method to prepare it.

Place the portions in a casserole tray, drizzle with olive oil, and top with lots of garlic, lemon, carrots, or anything you desire. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake until the top is golden brown.