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Grilled chicken breast
Calories & nutrition facts
broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 151 kcal —
- Protein 31 g 61%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.2 g 4%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 52 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 104 mg 35%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.54 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 12.1 mg 76%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.7 mg 34%
- Vitamin B6 1.2 mg 68%
- Vitamin B12 0.21 µg 9%
- Choline 111 mg 20%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 0.45 mg 3%
- Magnesium 34 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 258 mg 21%
- Potassium 391 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.9 mg 8%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 28.4 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 128 | 26 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 × piece | 196 g | 296 | 60 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 257 | 52 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 64 | 13 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 385 | 78 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 513 | 104 g | 0 g | 11 g |
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- Rotisserie chicken breastbroilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, breast, meat only, cooked137 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Grilled chicken breast
How long should you grill chicken breast?
For a boneless breast about 2 cm thick, grill over medium-high heat for roughly 5–7 minutes per side. It is done when the centre reaches 75 °C; thicker pieces need longer.
How do you stop grilled chicken breast from drying out?
Pound thicker parts gently so the breast cooks evenly, then brush it lightly with oil before grilling. Rest it for about 5 minutes after cooking and slice across the grain.
Should you marinate chicken breast before grilling?
A short marinade adds flavour: try lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge. Discard marinade that has touched raw chicken, or boil it before using as a sauce.
How should you store grilled chicken breast?
Refrigerate it in a covered container within 2 hours of cooking and use it within 2 days. You can freeze portions for longer storage; thaw them in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What goes well with grilled chicken breast?
Pair it with grilled courgette and aubergine, a crisp salad, or potatoes; it also works well sliced into a chicken Caesar salad or stuffed into a wrap with yoghurt sauce.
Can you use grilled chicken breast instead of cooked chicken in a recipe?
Yes. Shred or dice it for sandwiches, soups, pasta and chicken salad; add it near the end of cooking so it warms through without becoming tough.
Is grilled chicken breast the same as chicken breast with skin?
No. The skin adds fat: chicken breast with skin has 7.78 g fat per 100 g, compared with 3.2 g in grilled chicken breast. Removing the skin before grilling keeps the surface leaner.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171534 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
