CHICKEN & NUTRITION
It's delicious, it's versatile to cook, it's naturally low in fat and high in protein, it makes a great choice for a healthy, balanced diet. It's simply the best.
| Meat type - Raw | Energy (kcal) |
Fat (g) |
Protein (g) |
Carbohydrate (g) |
| Chicken (skinless, light meat) |
106 | 1.1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chicken (meat and skin) | 201 | 13.8 | 19.1 | 0 |
| Pork (trimmed lean, average) | 123 | 4 | 21.8 | 0 |
| Pork (loin chops, 30% fat) | 270 | 18.6 | 21.7 | 0 |
| Beef (trimmed lean, average) | 136 | 5.1 | 22.5 | 0 |
| Beef (mince) | 225 | 16.2 | 9.7 | 0 |
| Lamb (trimmed lean, average) | 156 | 8.3 | 20.5 | 0 |
| Lamb (chump steaks, lean & fat) | 222 | 16.4 | 18.6 | 0 |
COOKING TIME
| Chicken Part | Internal Temperature | Approximate Roasting Time (350° F) | Approximate Grilling Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg quarters, bone in, 4-8 oz. | 170° F | 40-50 minutes | 10-15 minutes/side |
| Thigh, bone in, 5-7 oz. | 170° F | 30-40 minutes | 10-15 minutes/side |
| Thigh, boneless, 3 oz. | 160° F | 20-30 minutes | 6-8 minutes/side |
| Breast, bone in, 6-8 oz. | 170° F | 30-40 minutes | 10-15 minutes/side |
| Breast, boneless, 4 oz. | 160° F | 20-30 minutes | 6-8 minutes/side |
| Whole chicken 3-5 lb. (broiler) 6-8 lb. (roaster) |
180° F | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours (broiler) 1 1/2 - 2 1/4 hours (roaster) |
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours on revolving spit |
| Ground chicken, 6 oz patty | 165° F | 20-30 minutes | 10-15 minutes/side |
The Cooking Time and Temperature Chart lists poultry doneness temperatures and cooking times when starting with fresh or thawed chicken, not frozen.