Calories and Protein in Chicken Thigh
Nutrition data for chicken thigh, roasted, meat only, no skin.
Quick answer: 3 ounces (85 g) of chicken thigh has about 152 calories, 21 g of protein, 6.9 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 179 calories and 25 g of protein. These figures are for chicken thigh that is roasted, meat only, no skin.
- 152calories
- 21 gprotein
- 6.9 gfat
- 0 gcarbs
per 3 ounces (85 g)
Serving sizes for chicken thigh
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 179 | 25 g | 8.2 g | 0 g |
| 3 ounces (85 g) | 85 g (3 oz) | 152 | 21 g | 6.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 thigh, no skin | 116 g (4.1 oz) | 208 | 29 g | 9.5 g | 0 g |
USDA lists a skinless cooked thigh at about 116 g and a 3 ounce serving (85 g) as cooked meat. Weigh cooked meat when you can, because cooking removes water.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 ounces (85 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 | 152 | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 113 mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25 g | 21 g | 42% |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 229 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 20 mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 3 ounces (85 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 172388 (Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted).
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About chicken thigh nutrition
Chicken thigh is darker and juicier than breast, with a little more fat and calories. These numbers are for cooked thigh meat with the skin removed.
- Protein: 21 g in 3 ounces (85 g), about 42 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Leaving the skin on adds fat and calories that are not in these figures. Breading and frying add more.
- Use a food thermometer. FoodSafety.gov lists 165°F as the safe minimum internal temperature for all poultry, including thighs.
How chicken thigh compares
Per 100 g, chicken thigh ranks #2 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #26 for fewest calories.
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Questions about chicken thigh
152 calories in 3 ounces (85 g) of chicken thigh, or 179 calories per 100 g. These figures are for chicken thigh that is roasted, meat only, no skin.
21 g of protein in 3 ounces (85 g) of chicken thigh, or 25 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 55 percent of its calories.
About 208 calories in a cooked skinless thigh (116 g).
Per 100 g cooked, thigh has 179 calories and 25 g of protein, while breast has 165 calories and 31 g of protein.
Cooked meat weighs less than raw because water cooks out, so make sure the number you use matches how you weighed it. These figures are for cooked meat.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 172388: Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
