A cooked, skinless chicken breast contains approximately 31 to 32 grams of protein per 100 grams. For example, a typical cooked chicken breast weighing around 174 grams provides about 56 grams of protein
. Raw chicken breast has slightly less protein per 100 grams, around 22 grams, because cooking reduces water content and concentrates the protein
. In summary:
- 100 grams cooked chicken breast: ~31-32 grams protein
- Average cooked chicken breast (about 170-175 grams): ~55-56 grams protein
- 100 grams raw chicken breast: ~22 grams protein
This makes chicken breast a very high-protein, lean meat option popular for muscle building and weight management
