Chicken Thigh Calories & Nutrition (चिकन थाई)

Chicken Thigh has 200 calories per 100g (200 kcal per 100 g)

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200 kcal

Chicken Thigh Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Chicken Thigh broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 100 kcal 9.1 g 0 g 7.1 g
100 g standard 100 g 200 kcal 18.2 g 0 g 14.2 g
200 g 200 g 400 kcal 36.4 g 0 g 28.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Chicken Thigh (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 200 kcal 200 kcal 10%
Protein 18.2 g 18.2 g 36%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0%
Fat 14.2 g 14.2 g 22%
Fiber 0 g 0 g 0%
Sugar 0 g 0 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18.2 g · 36%
Carbs 0 g · 0%
Fat 14.2 g · 64%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 200 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 43 min
Cycling 29 min
Running 21 min
Yoga 57 min

Is Chicken Thigh good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Chicken Thigh carries roughly 200 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 18.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Chicken Thigh good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Chicken Thigh provides about 18.2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 9.1 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Chicken Thigh

Grill, bake, steam or curry it with little oil rather than deep-frying. Trim visible fat and skin to cut calories without losing protein.

About Chicken Thigh

Skinless chicken thigh, juicier and slightly fattier than breast.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken Thigh

100 g of chicken thigh contains approximately 200 calories, along with 18.2 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 14.2 g fat.

100 gram chicken thigh (100 g) mein lagbhag 200 calorie aur 18.2 g protein hota hai. Isme 0 g carbs aur 14.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम चिकन थाई (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 200 कैलोरी और 18.2 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 14.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

Yes — a good choice. Chicken Thigh carries roughly 200 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 18.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Chicken Thigh contains about 18.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Chicken Thigh provides roughly 0 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Chicken Thigh is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 200 calories in 100 g of chicken thigh takes brisk walking for about 43 minutes, or cycling for about 29 minutes, or running for about 21 minutes, or yoga for about 57 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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