Chicken thigh is the dark-meat cut from the upper leg of the chicken. It is more tender and flavorful than chicken breast and is used in roasting, grilling, braising, and stir-fries.
Nutritionally, chicken thigh is a source of protein. Per 100 g of raw chicken thigh provides about 188 kcal, 17.1 g of protein, and 13.4 g of fat.
Chicken thigh has more fat than chicken breast but remains a good source of protein. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Chicken Thigh (with skin)?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw chicken thigh. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 212 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
187.9 kcal
0 g
17.1 g
13.4 g
4 oz
113 g
212.3 kcal
0 g
19.3 g
15.1 g
8 oz
227 g
426.5 kcal
0 g
38.8 g
30.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
187.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
786.1 kJ
Protein
17.1063 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
13.35 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Cholesterol
95.5 mg
Sodium
63.55 mg
Calcium
5.726 mg
Potassium
246 mg
Magnesium
18.51 mg
Iron
0.5861 mg
Zinc
1.2 mg
Questions and answers
Chicken Thigh (with skin) nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh provides about 188 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 212 calories.
Is chicken thigh high in protein?
Yes. Chicken thigh provides about 17.1 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken thigh high in fat?
Chicken thigh provides about 13.4 g of fat per 100 g, more than chicken breast.