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Chicken thigh
Calories & nutrition facts
broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat only, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 121 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.1 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 95 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 94 mg 31%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.9 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg 27%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.61 µg 25%
- Choline 53.6 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.81 mg 5%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 185 mg 15%
- Potassium 242 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.6 mg 14%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 22.9 µg 42%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 121 | 20 g | 0 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 137 | 22 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| 1 × thigh without skin | 149 g | 180 | 29 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 273 | 44 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 68 | 11 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 410 | 67 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 547 | 89 g | 0 g | 19 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken thigh meatbroiler, meat, raw121 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken thigh with skinbroiler, meat and skin, raw221 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken thigh without skinraw234 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken drumstickbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw161 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken leg meatbroilers or fryers, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Dark meat chickenbroiler, raw125 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey thigh meatbroiler, raw119 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey thighfrom whole bird, meat only, raw108 kcal / 100 g
- Hen legraw131 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken thigh
How do you cook chicken thighs in the oven?
Roast bone-in thighs at 200°C for about 35–45 minutes, or boneless thighs for 20–30 minutes. They are ready when the thickest part reaches 75°C; for crisp skin, pat it dry and roast skin-side up.
How can you tell when chicken thighs are safely cooked?
Check the thickest part with a meat thermometer, keeping it away from the bone: it should reach 75°C. The meat should be steaming hot throughout, with no pink flesh next to the bone.
How long do raw and cooked chicken thighs keep in the fridge?
Keep raw chicken thighs covered on the bottom shelf and cook them within 1–2 days. Refrigerate cooked thighs within two hours and eat them within 3–4 days, or freeze them.
What dishes are chicken thighs good for?
Their flavour and juiciness work especially well in chicken curry, coq au vin, traybakes and slow-cooked stews. Pair them with potatoes, rice or couscous to soak up the cooking juices.
Can you use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs?
Yes, but breast is leaner and can dry out sooner, so shorten the cooking time and check it reaches 75°C. Thighs are usually the better choice for long braises and curries.
Are chicken thighs more nutritious than drumsticks?
They are close in protein and energy: chicken thighs have 20 g protein and 121 kcal per 100 g, while drumsticks have 19.4 g protein and 116 kcal.
How much protein is in a serving of chicken thigh?
A skinless thigh is typically about 149 g; that provides 29 g of protein. Chicken thigh is also high in selenium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173627 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
