~20 g protein
83 g~161 kcal
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.
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PROTEIN BY SERVING
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 |
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PROTEIN QUALITY
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.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
How much chicken provides 20–30 g of protein?
These estimates use grilled chicken with flesh and skin. Breast, thigh and skinless cuts can differ.
~25 g protein
103 g~200 kcal
~30 g protein
124 g~241 kcal
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.
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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.
MACRO CALCULATOR
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.