Don’t you just love chicken? A mouthwatering meal of chicken breasts is not one to pass up. But if you’re watching your weight, you might have some reservations. You might want to find out the number of calories in one chicken breast before you dig in. As a great source of protein, the number of calories in 1 chicken breast varies based on the serving size and the method of preparation. Below is a breakdown of the calories contained in one piece of chicken breast.

Calories in One Chicken Breast

Calories in Chicken Breast

To arrive at the right number of calories in one chicken breast, you need to establish what size it is. The sizes of chicken breasts vary based on the size of the chicken – this generally falls between 4 to 8 ounces. Below is a table detailing the number of calories to expect based on the size of portions you have.

Serving Size

Calories

1 oz.

31

3 oz. (common size)

94

4 oz. (common size)

125

8 oz. (large size)

249

12 oz. (super large size)

374

Notes: 

  • If you measure the portion in grams, the number of calories in one chicken breast should be equal to the weight in gram, i.e., 1 gram = 1 calorie.

  • Simply cooked chicken has an equal number of calories as uncooked chicken. However, the calories in 1 chicken breast increase significantly if you grill or roast the chicken.

Other Nutrition in Chicken Breast

Nutrition

Amount Per Oz.

%DV (Daily Value)

Protein

6.5g

11%

Calcium

3.1mg

< 1%

Cholesterol

16mg

5%

Sodium

18mg

< 1%

Total Fat

0.4g

< 1%

Low Calories Recipe of Chicken Breast - Chicken Breast Soup

Total Time:25 mins                                         Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Amount

Canola oil

1 tbsp.

Onion

1 small and chopped

Jalapeno

1 diced

Garlic

2 minced cloves

Chicken broth

5 cups

Chicken breasts

1 1/2 lbs.

Mild salsa

2 cups

Ÿ Directions

  1. Heat some oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add jalapeno and onion and let them cook while stirring every now and then until they become tender. This should take about 5 minutes.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.

  3. Add some broth and set heat to high. Add the chicken breasts and cook until it’s no longer pink. This should take about 3 minutes.

  4. Add some salsa and then simmer. Add some pepper and salt seasoning and serve hot.

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