Chicken Cooking Methods & Nutrition
Skinless breast per 100g cooked varies by method: poached 151 kcal, grilled/baked/roasted 165 kcal, stir-fried 185 kcal, flour-fried ~222 kcal. Pick a method below for cut-by-cut calories, protein, and fat.
Grilled Chicken
Skinless breast ~165 kcal, 31g protein per 100g. Smoky sear with minimal added fat.
Baked Chicken
Skinless breast ~165 kcal, 31g protein per 100g. Hands-off oven cooking at 375–400°F.
Fried Chicken
Flour-dredged breast ~222 kcal; batter-dipped ~260 kcal per 100g. Highest fat from oil and breading.
Air-Fried Chicken
Skinless breast ~165 kcal with light oil spray. Crispy with far less fat than deep-frying.
Poached Chicken
Skinless breast 151 kcal, 29g protein — leanest common method. Zero added cooking oil.
Roasted Chicken
Skinless breast 165 kcal; whole bird with skin 239 kcal per 100g. High-heat oven 375–425°F.
Stir-Fried Chicken
Breast strips ~185 kcal with 1 tsp wok oil. Veg medley ~125 kcal per 100g.
Slow-Cooked Chicken
Braised thigh ~205 kcal per 100g. Fall-apart tender over 4–8 hours at 170–200°F.
Rotisserie Chicken
Whole bird ~239 kcal per 100g. Store rotisserie often 350–460mg sodium per 100g.
Steamed Chicken
Similar to poached — ~151 kcal breast, zero added oil. Clean, moist texture.
Smoked Chicken
Whole bird ~239 kcal per 100g. Smoky flavor over 2–4 hours at 225–275°F.
Pressure-Cooked Chicken
Breast ~151–165 kcal per 100g. Cooks in 8–15 minutes under pressure.