# How Much Protein Is in Chicken?

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Page type: food protein reference
Last Updated: 2026-08-27
Description: Grilled chicken with flesh and skin has about 24.2 g of protein per 100 g. See protein by serving size and how it differs from chicken breast.
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## How Much Protein Is in Chicken?

A 150 g serving of grilled chicken with flesh and skin contains approximately 36.3 g of protein.

Per 100 g, grilled chicken with flesh and skin contains approximately 24.2 g of protein.

## Protein in chicken by serving size

This page uses grilled chicken with flesh and skin as a broad chicken reference. Chicken breast is leaner and has its own dedicated page, so the two pages answer different intents.

| Serving | Protein | Calories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 g grilled chicken | 24.2 g | 194 kcal |
| 150 g grilled chicken | 36.3 g | 291 kcal |
| 200 g grilled chicken | 48.4 g | 388 kcal |
| 250 g grilled chicken | 60.5 g | 485 kcal |

## Is chicken a high-protein food?

Yes. Chicken is a concentrated animal-protein food and provides all essential amino acids.

A normal 100–150 g serving can provide roughly 24–36 g of protein.

The exact protein and calorie density depends on the cut, whether the skin is included, and the cooking method.

### Very high in protein

50% of calories from protein

## How much chicken provides 20–30 g of protein?

### ~20 g protein

20.1 g protein

### ~25 g protein

24.9 g protein

### ~30 g protein

30.0 g protein

These estimates use grilled chicken with flesh and skin. Breast, thigh and skinless cuts can differ.

## One chicken serving is easy. The whole day gets harder.

Kibora helps you log meals quickly by photo, voice, barcode, text, or favorites, then shows how protein, calories and the rest of your nutrition add up across your day.

## Nutrition data and methodology

Nutrition values use Frida’s European food-composition record for grilled chicken, flesh and skin. It lists 24.2 g protein, 194 kcal and 10.8 g fat per 100 g.

This generic chicken page is intentionally broader than the existing chicken-breast page. It should serve whole-chicken/cut-agnostic search intent rather than duplicate breast-specific content.

### Sources

[Frida Food Data: Chicken, flesh and skin, grilled](https://frida.fooddata.dk/food/1091?lang=en)

## Compare protein in similar foods

### Beans

about 8–9 g protein per 100 g cooked kidney beans

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/beans/)

### Tofu

13.3 g protein per 100 g tofu

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/tofu/)

### Egg

12.3 g protein per 100 g

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/egg/)

## Common questions about protein in chicken

### How much protein is in 100 g of chicken?

About 24.2 g in the grilled chicken reference used on this page.

### How much protein is in 150 g of chicken?

Approximately 36.3 g.

### Is chicken high in protein?

Yes. A typical serving can provide 25–40 g of protein.

### Does chicken breast have more protein than generic chicken?

Chicken breast is usually leaner and often has more protein per calorie. This page uses grilled chicken with flesh and skin as a broader reference.

### Does chicken skin change the protein amount?

It mainly increases fat and calories. Skin-on chicken can therefore have a lower protein-to-calorie ratio than skinless breast.

## How much protein should you eat per day?

Knowing that grilled chicken has about 24.2 g of protein per 100 g is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own daily protein and macro targets is more useful.