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Grilled chicken breast with skin
Calories & nutrition facts
breast, grilled with skin, meat only
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 147 kcal —
- Protein 30 g 60%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.1 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 60 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 14.3 mg 89%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.7 mg 33%
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg 25%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg 3%
- Magnesium 34 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 280 mg 22%
- Potassium 410 mg 9%
- Zinc 0.8 mg 7%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 15 µg 27%
- Iodine 6 µg 4%
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Questions about Grilled chicken breast with skin
How do you grill chicken breast with the skin so it turns crisp?
Pat the skin dry, season it, then grill skin-side down over medium heat until golden, moving it away from flames if fat drips and flares. Turn it over to finish cooking; the thickest part should reach 75 °C, then rest for a few minutes.
How long does chicken breast with skin take to grill?
Timing depends on thickness and the heat of the grill, so use a food thermometer rather than relying on the clock. Grill until the thickest part reaches 75 °C, without letting the thermometer touch the bone if the breast is bone-in.
Should you marinate chicken breast with skin before grilling?
A marinade can flavour the meat, but wet skin is harder to crisp. Marinate the meat under the skin or use a dry seasoning, then pat the outside dry before grilling; discard marinade that has touched raw chicken.
What goes well with grilled chicken breast with skin?
Serve it with grilled courgette, aubergine or peppers, or with a potato salad and a sharp lemon dressing. It also works well sliced into a Caesar salad or served with rice and a fresh herb sauce.
How should you store leftover grilled chicken breast?
Refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat it within three to four days. For crisper skin, store the chicken separately from sauces and reheat it in an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave.
Is grilled chicken breast with skin higher in fat than skinless grilled chicken breast?
Yes: the skin-on version has 3.1 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 2.2 g in grilled chicken breast without skin. Removing the skin before eating reduces the fat you get.
How much protein is in grilled chicken breast with skin?
A 100 g portion provides 30 g of protein. It is also high in niacin, with 14.3 mg per 100 g.
Source: CoFID (UK) 18-324 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
