How Many Calories in Chicken thigh?
1 pulpă medie, cu piele, la cuptor (120g) = 251 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 pulpă medie, cu piele, la cuptor (120g) contains 251 calories.
Best time: Lunch or dinner - any main meal
Benefits
- ✓Good source of complete protein (26g/100g) - supports satiety and muscle mass maintenance
- ✓Juicier and more flavorful than chicken breast thanks to its higher fat content, more forgiving with longer cooking
- ✓Rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, useful for energy and immunity
- ✓More affordable than chicken breast, a good option for budget-friendly meal prep
- ✓Fat is concentrated mostly in the skin - removing it significantly cuts calories without losing protein
Considerations
- !With skin, it has nearly 1.3 times more calories than chicken breast (209 vs 165 kcal/100g), due to the fat
- !Without skin, calories drop to about 177 kcal/100g, with a profile closer to the breast
- !Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C for food safety
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends skinless chicken thigh for weight-loss plans (cuts calories by about 15% without losing protein) and skin-on, oven-roasted, for muscle-gain plans where extra fat is welcome. Marinate in yogurt, garlic, and paprika for a juicy texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
A medium roasted chicken thigh with skin (about 120g cooked) has 251 calories, with 31g protein and 13g fat. It's a substantial protein portion, suitable as the base of a main meal.
Skinless chicken thigh has about 177 calories/100g, with 24g protein and 8g fat - 15-20% fewer calories than the skin-on version, because the fat concentrated in the skin is almost entirely removed.
Yes. Chicken thigh with skin has 209 calories/100g versus just 165 calories/100g for chicken breast - about a 27% difference, caused by the thigh's higher fat content. For the best protein-to-calorie ratio, breast remains the more efficient choice, but thigh offers more flavor and juiciness.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.