What is how much protein is in a whole chicken?

A whole, cooked chicken contains a significant amount of protein, a vital macronutrient.

• The precise amount of protein varies depending on the size of the chicken and cooking method. However, a typical 3-4 pound roasted chicken yields around 150-200 grams of protein.

• Serving Size Matters: A single 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of cooked chicken provides approximately 26-27 grams of high-quality protein.

• Different parts of the chicken also have varying protein content. Chicken%20breast is generally the leanest and highest in protein, followed by the chicken%20thigh. Chicken%20wings have a higher fat-to-protein ratio.

• Skin-on chicken will have slightly less protein per gram due to the fat content in the skin. Removing the chicken%20skin increases the protein percentage in each serving.