Know what’s on your plate
Chicken breast meat and skin
Calories & nutrition facts
broiler, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 172 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 9.3 g 12%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 63 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 64 mg 21%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 24 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.27 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 9.9 mg 62%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.8 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.53 mg 31%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.34 µg 14%
- Choline 67.1 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.74 mg 4%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 174 mg 14%
- Potassium 220 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.8 mg 7%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 16.6 µg 30%
Similar foods
- Rotisserie BBQ chicken breast meat and skinbroiler175 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast with skinbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw172 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breastbreast, meat and skin, raw167 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breastretail parts, meat and skin, raw155 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey meat and skinbroiler, raw141 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted chicken breastbreast, meat and skin, roasted/baked189 kcal / 100 g
- Organic chicken breastbreast, without skin, raw, organic118 kcal / 100 g
- Stewing chicken meat and skinraw258 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded chicken breast(wheat flour, egg and breadcrumbs), raw, unsalted220 kcal / 100 g
- Hen meat and skinraw255 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken breast meat and skin
How do you get the skin on chicken breast crisp?
Pat the skin thoroughly dry and season it. Start skin-side down in a cool, dry pan, then cook over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes until the skin is golden; turn and cook through, or finish in a 200 °C oven.
What temperature should chicken breast reach to be safely cooked?
Check the thickest part with a food thermometer, avoiding the bone if there is one: it should reach 75 °C. Let the breast rest for a few minutes before carving.
How long does raw chicken breast keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. Once cooked, refrigerate it within 2 hours and eat it within 3–4 days.
Can you freeze chicken breast with the skin on?
Yes. Wrap it tightly or seal it in a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop. Cook it soon after it has thawed.
What dishes work well with chicken breast and skin?
Roast or pan-fry it and serve with potatoes, greens or a sharp lemon-and-herb sauce. It also works in chicken traybakes and salads; keep the skin intact while cooking for a crisp finish, then slice the meat.
Is chicken breast with skin fattier than skinless chicken breast?
Yes: it has 9.3 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 6.5 g in chicken breast and 2.62 g in chicken breast meat. The skin helps keep the breast moist as it cooks.
How much protein is in chicken breast with skin?
A 100 g portion provides 21 g of protein. It also provides 16.6 µg of selenium per 100 g.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 838 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
