Protein
How many calories in Chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh has about 210 calories per 1 cooked boneless thigh. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1 cooked boneless thigh |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 100g |
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 26g |
| Carbs | 0g |
| Fat | 11g |
What affects Chicken thigh calories?
Chicken thigh contains more natural fat than skinless chicken breast, and skin, breading, sauce, or oil can raise the meal further.
Tracking tip: Include skin and preparation method; grilled, fried, and sauced thighs are different entries.
Also called: boneless chicken thigh, roasted chicken thigh
Variables that can change the estimate
- skin
- breading
- oil
- sauce
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinless grilled thigh | 180 kcal | 26g | 0g | 8g | Removing skin lowers the fat portion. |
| Fried chicken thigh | 320 kcal | 22g | 13g | 22g | Breading and frying add both carbohydrate and fat. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken thigh?
Chicken thigh has about 210 calories per 1 cooked boneless thigh. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Chicken thigh?
A typical serving of chicken thigh has about 26g protein, 0g carbs, and 11g fat per 1 cooked boneless thigh.
How should I track Chicken thigh accurately?
Include skin and preparation method; grilled, fried, and sauced thighs are different entries.
Track Chicken thigh in Calofy AI
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Track Chicken thigh freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.