Calories in chicken thigh
Chicken thigh (skinless, roasted) contains 179 calories per 100g, with 24.8g of protein, 8.2g of fat and no carbohydrates. One boneless thigh (52g) comes to roughly 93 calories.
Calories by serving size
Based on 179 kcal per 100g (skinless, roasted).
| 1 oz (28g) | 50 kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 boneless thigh (52g) | 93 kcal |
| 100g | 179 kcal |
| 1 cup, diced (140g) | 251 kcal |
Full nutrition facts
Per 100g, skinless, roasted.
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.8 g |
| Total fat | 8.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 106 mg |
| Cholesterol | 133 mg |
| Potassium | 269 mg |
How this fits a day of eating
A skinless roasted thigh with about 52g of meat is roughly 93 calories, under 5% of a 2,000 calorie day, with about 13g of protein. Thighs carry more than twice the fat of breast meat, which makes them juicier and harder to overcook, at the cost of around 14 extra calories per 100g.
Eating the skin changes the numbers a lot. Roasted thigh eaten with its skin is about 232 calories per 100g, so log it as skin-on if you ate the skin.
Common questions
How many calories are in a chicken thigh?
A typical boneless, skinless chicken thigh provides about 52g of cooked meat and roughly 93 calories, with around 13g of protein. Thighs vary widely in size, and a larger boneless thigh can be double that weight, so weighing a few gives you a much more reliable picture of your normal portion.
Is chicken thigh or chicken breast better for weight loss?
Breast is leaner, with 165 calories and 31g of protein per 100g, compared with about 179 calories and 25g of protein for skinless thigh. The difference is modest. If thighs make meals more enjoyable and easier to stick with, they can fit a weight loss plan perfectly well when portions are measured.
Does removing the skin from chicken thighs save calories?
Yes. Much of the fat in a chicken thigh sits in and just under the skin. Skinless roasted thigh meat is about 179 calories per 100g, while thigh eaten with its skin is about 232, over 50 calories more per 100g. Removing the skin after cooking still keeps the meat moist.
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Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 172388, per 100g unless stated. Last reviewed 18 September 2026. Calorie needs vary by person.