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How Many Calories in Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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274
calories per 100g
373 calories per 1 thigh with skin (136g)
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19.2gProtein
8.7gCarbs
18.1gFat
0.1gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)78 kcal5.4g
100g274 kcal19.2g
1 thigh with skin373 kcal26.1g
grams
274kcal
19.2gprotein
8.7gcarbs
18.1gfat
0.1gfibre

A fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading contains 274 calories per 100g. A typical 1 thigh with skin (136g) provides about 373 calories. Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (136g)
Calories274 kcal373 kcal
Protein19.2g26.1g
Carbohydrates8.7g11.8g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat18.1g24.6g
of which Saturates4.8g6.5g
Fibre0.1g0.1g
Sodium747.0mg1016mg
Potassium240.0mg326mg
Calcium54.0mg73mg
Iron1.0mg1.4mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A16.0µg22µg
Selenium25.2µg34µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg0.4mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Does fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 19.2g of protein per 100g, fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading per 100g?

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading contains 274 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading high in calories?

A 1 thigh with skin of fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading (136g) has around 373 calories — roughly 19% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading good for weight loss?

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading is fairly calorie-dense at 274 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 thigh with skin provides about 373 calories.

How much protein is in fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading?

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading contains 19.2g of protein per 100g.

Is fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading a good source of fibre?

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading is relatively low in fibre at 0.1g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading compare to biscuit, with egg?

Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading has 274 calories per 100g, close to biscuit, with egg at 274 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading for 20g of protein?

With 19.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 104g of fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other fast food closest to fried chicken, thigh, meat and skin and breading by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Fried Chicken, Thigh, Meat and Skin and Breading (this page)274 kcal19.2g8.7g18.1g
Biscuit, with Egg274 kcal8.5g23.5g16.2g
Pizza Chain, 14″ Pizza, Cheese Topping, Stuffed Crust274 kcal12.2g30.0g11.6g
Pizza, Meat Topping, Thick Crust, Frozen274 kcal11.8g30.8g11.5g
Pizza, Pepperoni Topping, Regular Crust, Frozen274 kcal14.4g24.7g13.1g
Cheeseburger; Double, Large Patty, with Condiments and Vegetables273 kcal14.7g15.4g16.9g
Crispy Chicken in Tortilla, with Lettuce, Cheese, and Ranch Sauce275 kcal11.5g23.2g15.1g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.