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Roasted chicken breast
Calories & nutrition facts
breast, meat and skin, roasted/baked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 189 kcal —
- Protein 30 g 60%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 7.8 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 71 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 28 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 12.7 mg 79%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.94 mg 19%
- Vitamin B6 0.56 mg 33%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.32 µg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 214 mg 17%
- Potassium 245 mg 5%
- Zinc 1 mg 9%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
Similar foods
- Chicken breast with skinraw143 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breastbreast, meat and skin, raw167 kcal / 100 g
- Grilled chicken breastbroiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled151 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breastbroiler, meat and skin, roasted163 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted chickenbroilers or fryers, meat only, cooked, roasted190 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breast with skinhen, meat and skin, roasted178 kcal / 100 g
- Whole chickenwith skin, roasted177 kcal / 100 g
- Rotisserie chicken breast with skinbroilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, breast, meat and skin, cooked184 kcal / 100 g
- Grilled chicken breast with skinbreast, grilled with skin, meat only147 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted chicken with skinbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted239 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Roasted chicken breast
How do you keep roasted chicken breast from drying out?
Roast it at 200 °C until the thickest part reaches 75 °C, then rest it loosely covered for about 5 minutes before slicing. A brief rest lets the juices settle; taking it out as soon as it is cooked helps prevent dryness.
How long does chicken breast take to roast?
A boneless breast often takes about 20–25 minutes at 200 °C, but thickness matters more than weight. Check the centre with a food thermometer and roast until it reaches 75 °C.
Can you roast chicken breast from frozen?
It is safer and more even to thaw it fully in the fridge first, then pat it dry and roast it. Frozen breasts can cook unevenly, leaving the centre undercooked while the outside dries out.
How should you season chicken breast before roasting it?
Pat it dry, rub with a little oil, salt and black pepper, then add flavours such as paprika, garlic, lemon zest or thyme. For a quick marinade, use lemon juice, oil and herbs for 30 minutes in the fridge.
What can you serve with roasted chicken breast?
It goes well with roast potatoes and vegetables, or sliced into a salad, sandwich or wrap. Leftover slices also work in a chicken Caesar salad or stirred through pasta with a creamy sauce.
How long does roasted chicken breast keep in the fridge?
Cool it promptly, cover or seal it, and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. Eat it within 3–4 days, reheating only the portion you need until steaming hot throughout.
Is roasted chicken breast leaner than chicken breast with skin?
The roasted, skinless breast has 7.8 g fat per 100 g, compared with 7.11 g in chicken breast with skin. Removing the skin before roasting keeps the result leaner.
How much protein is in a portion of roasted chicken breast?
A palm-sized cooked portion of about 100 g provides 30 g protein. Slice it across the grain for a tender texture, especially if serving it cold.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 36032 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
