chicken thigh or chicken breast: Which has fewer calories?

Q: chicken thigh or chicken breast: Which has fewer calories?

chicken breast: 149 vs 255 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). To cut calories while keeping the protein, the breast trades the thigh’s juiciness for lean meat. Don’t overcook it — it dries out; cook fast and rest it.

more protein+5.3g/100g

Swap chicken thigh
for chicken breast

To cut calories while keeping the protein, the breast trades the thigh’s juiciness for lean meat. Don’t overcook it — it dries out; cook fast and rest it.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01chicken thigh255 kcal/100g

02chicken breast149 kcal/100g

per 100 g	chicken thigh	chicken breast	difference
Calories	255	149	−106
Protein●	15.5g	20.8g	+5.3g
Carbs	0g	0g	=
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0g	0g	=
Fat	20.9g	6.7g	−14.2g

source: TACO

What changes in flavor and texture

chicken thighchicken breast

Flavor

Saltiness

Umami

Richness

Texture

Crispiness

Chewiness

See the ingredient: chicken thigh See the ingredient: chicken breast

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

Main courseChicken tikka masala

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