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Grilled Chicken Thighs⏱ 30 min total
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Grilled Chicken Thighs

Per 1 serving · 200 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
480
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.6g
    6% of calories
  • Fat
    36g
    68% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Grilled Chicken Thighs (200 g) has 480 calories, with 31 g of protein, 6.6 g of carbohydrates and 36 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and niacin (54% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46% and 61% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
240cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.4g
4.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein63%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin54%
  • Vitamin B652%
  • Vitamin B1248%
  • Phosphorus43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine13%
  • Choline16%
  • Iron17%
  • Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat46%
  • Cholesterol61%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat grill to high.

  2. 2

    Add thighs, oil, and seasoning in a bowl and mix to coat thighs.

  3. 3

    Grill thighs until skin is crispy and meat is tender, about 8-10 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (200 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A43 μg
5%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K7 μg
6%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin9 mg
54%
Vitamin B61 mg
52%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B121 μg
48%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline87 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium23 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
17%
Potassium409 mg
9%
Magnesium37 mg
9%
Phosphorus303 mg
43%
Zinc3 mg
23%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium36 μg
65%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene0.3 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats16 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol43 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 66 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 480 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 91min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Grilled Chicken Thighs?

One serving of Grilled Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 480 calories, which works out to 240 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Grilled Chicken Thighs high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (63% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Grilled Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 6% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Grilled Chicken Thighs?

309 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Grilled Chicken Thighs?

4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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